Domestic infestation by Sclerodermus sp. with associated skin manifestation
An. bras. dermatol
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93(4): 582-584, July-Aug. 2018. graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Sclerodermus sp. is an aculeate insect (Hymenoptera Bethylidae), measuring 2-4 mm in length. It is a parasitoid and needs termites as hosts to complete its life cycle. It is found in a wide variety of woods and may accidentally sting humans who come near affected wooden objects. A 50-year-old woman presented two episodes of intense pruritic lesions. Clinical diagnosis of insect bite was doubtful since there were no pets at home, lesions had not started during summer and the patient denied rural activities. During a night episode of itching, the patient examined her bed and found 8 insects likely to be responsible for the bites. Scanning electron microscopy revealed typical features of a female of the genus (wingless and with multiple stingers at the lower end of the abdomen).
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Main subject:
Pruritus
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Ectoparasitic Infestations
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Hymenoptera
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Insect Bites and Stings
Type of study:
Risk factors
Limits:
Animals
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Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
An. bras. dermatol
Journal subject:
Dermatology
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Federal de Pelotas/BR
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