Skin lesions simulating blue toe syndrome caused by prolonged contact with a millipede
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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47(2): 257-258, Mar-Apr/2014. graf
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Venomous animals are those that, by means of a hunting and defense mechanism, are able to inject their prey with a toxic substance produced in their bodies, directly from specialized glands (e.g., tooth, sting, spur) through which the poison passes. Millipedes are poisonous animals; they can be harmful to humans, and their effects usually manifest as erythematous, purpuric, and cyanotic lesions; local pain; and paresthesia. Here, we report a case of skin contact with a millipede for 6h resulting in skin lesions similar to blue toe syndrome.
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Main subject:
Arthropods
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Blue Toe Syndrome
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Dermatitis, Contact
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Etiology study
Limits:
Animals
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Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Fundação Oswaldo Cruz/BR
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