[Anemonia sulcata sting]

A two-year-old child was stung by a sea anemone of the Sulcata type, in the scrotum. The natural habitat of this sea anemone is shallow waters in the rocks on beaches. The sting of the sea anemone is uncommon and usually causes slight local manifestations, however, in more sensitive areas of the body a stronger reaction occurs. A sting in the scrotum causes a burn with harsh local manifestations including swelling, redness and pain requiring hospitalization. The only treatment is symptomatic. In all cases recuperation is complete without any scaring. This case is unique because no outer clothing, such as the protection of a bathing suit, was used.