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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Sujet Principal:
Prurit
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Ectoparasitoses
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Hymenoptera
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Morsures et piqûres d'insectes
Type d'étude:
Facteurs de risque
Limites du sujet:
Animaux
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Femelle
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Humains
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
An. bras. dermatol
Thème du journal:
Dermatologie
Année:
2018
Type:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Brésil
Institution/Pays d'affiliation:
Universidade Federal de Pelotas/BR
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