Envenomation by caterpillars (erucism): proposal for simple pain relief treatment
J. venom. anim. toxins incl. trop. dis
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20: 1-1, 04/02/2014. ilus
Article
in English
| LILACS, VETINDEX
| ID: biblio-1484607
ABSTRACT
Erucism is the name given to injuries caused by moth larvae in humans. The lesions are provoked by caterpillar bristles filled with toxins that penetrate the skin [1-4]. The bristles are hollow and when they enter the skin and break, toxins that contain thermolabile proteins, proteolytic enzymes and histamine are released [2]. The shape of bristles indicates the families of caterpillars mainly associated with injuries Megalopygidae (fine setae throughout the body) and Saturniidae (setae in small pine tree format, see Figure 1) [3]. The toxins cause immediate severe pain, erythema, edema and immediate lymphangitis (Figure 1). In later stages, there may be vesicles, bullae, erosions, petechiae, superficial skin necrosis, and ulcerations [4]. Some genera (Lonomia, Periga) can cause severe hemorrhagic syndromes, but most manifestations are limited to excruciating pain and mild to moderate local inflammation
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LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Wounds and Injuries
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Pain Management
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Insect Bites and Stings
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Larva
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Lepidoptera
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
J. venom. anim. toxins incl. trop. dis
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Estadual Paulista/BR
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