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Domestic infestation by Sclerodermus sp. with associated skin manifestation
Almeida Júnior, Hiram Larangeira de; Andrade, Mariani Magnus de; Scotti, Tialisson; Krüger, Rodrigo Ferreira.
  • Almeida Júnior, Hiram Larangeira de; Universidade Federal de Pelotas. Department of Dermatology. Pelotas. BR
  • Andrade, Mariani Magnus de; Universidade Federal de Pelotas. Pelotas. BR
  • Scotti, Tialisson; Universidade Federal de Pelotas. Pelotas. BR
  • Krüger, Rodrigo Ferreira; Universidade Federal de Pelotas. Graduate Program of Entomology. Pelotas. BR
An. bras. dermatol ; 93(4): 582-584, July-Aug. 2018. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-949921
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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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Pruritus / Ectoparasitic Infestations / Hymenoptera / Insect Bites and Stings Type of study: Risk factors Limits: Animals / Female / 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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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Pruritus / Ectoparasitic Infestations / Hymenoptera / Insect Bites and Stings Type of study: Risk factors Limits: Animals / Female / 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