Envenomation by caterpillars (erucism): proposal for simple pain relief treatment
J. venom. anim. toxins incl. trop. dis
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20: 1-1, 04/02/2014. ilus
Artigo
em Inglês
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| ID: biblio-1484607
ABSTRACT
Erucism is the name given to injuries caused by moth larvae in humans. The lesions are provoked by caterpillar bristles filled with toxins that penetrate the skin [1-4]. The bristles are hollow and when they enter the skin and break, toxins that contain thermolabile proteins, proteolytic enzymes and histamine are released [2]. The shape of bristles indicates the families of caterpillars mainly associated with injuries Megalopygidae (fine setae throughout the body) and Saturniidae (setae in small pine tree format, see Figure 1) [3]. The toxins cause immediate severe pain, erythema, edema and immediate lymphangitis (Figure 1). In later stages, there may be vesicles, bullae, erosions, petechiae, superficial skin necrosis, and ulcerations [4]. Some genera (Lonomia, Periga) can cause severe hemorrhagic syndromes, but most manifestations are limited to excruciating pain and mild to moderate local inflammation
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Assunto principal:
Ferimentos e Lesões
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Manejo da Dor
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Mordeduras e Picadas de Insetos
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Larva
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Lepidópteros
Limite:
Animais
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
J. venom. anim. toxins incl. trop. dis
Ano de publicação:
2014
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Universidade Estadual Paulista/BR
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