Two cases of chilopoda [centipede] biting in human from Ahwaz, Iran

ABSTRACT

These are the first known case reports of biting with centipedes in the two patients from Ahwaz, Iran. Erythema has been found in both female cases. Both patients complained of pain, itching and irritation following centipede biting. Haemoglobinuria and haematuria were seen in the both cases. Both patients were bitten by Scolopendra valid [Sclopendramorpha Sclopendridae]