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Generalized papular-purpuric eruption due to Solenopsis fugax bites
Romita, Paolo; Foti, Caterina; Principato, Mario; Stingeni, Luca.
  • Romita, Paolo; University of Bari. Department of Biomedical Science and Human Oncology. Bari. IT
  • Foti, Caterina; University of Bari. Department of Biomedical Science and Human Oncology. Bari. IT
  • Principato, Mario; University of Perugia. Department of Veterinary Medicine. Perugia. IT
  • Stingeni, Luca; University of Perugia. Clinical, Allergological and Venereological Dermatology Section. Department of Medicine. Perugia. IT
An. bras. dermatol ; 93(4): 570-572, July-Aug. 2018. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-949929
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Abstract A 59-year-old atopic man referred to for the onset of a diffused itching papular-purpuric eruption involving his trunk and legs but without systemic symptoms. History revealed that he started feeling itching after spending few hours in his basement. Direct examination of the environmental dust (www.edpa.it) showed high level of infestation of Solenopsis fugax, a small Myrmicinae ant. The skin eruption completely healed without scarring in 2 weeks. Specific disinfestation measures were performed and the patient did not comply of any recurrence during a 6-months follow-up.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Ants / Pruritus / Purpura / Insect Bites and Stings Type of study: Diagnostic study Limits: Animals / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: An. bras. dermatol Journal subject: Dermatology Year: 2018 Type: Article Affiliation country: Italy Institution/Affiliation country: University of Bari/IT / University of Perugia/IT

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Ants / Pruritus / Purpura / Insect Bites and Stings Type of study: Diagnostic study Limits: Animals / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: An. bras. dermatol Journal subject: Dermatology Year: 2018 Type: Article Affiliation country: Italy Institution/Affiliation country: University of Bari/IT / University of Perugia/IT