A study on Paederus dermatitis outbreak in a suburban teaching research hospital, Kanchipuram, India.

A study on Paederus dermatitis outbreak in a suburban teaching research hospital, Kanchipuram, India.

Paederus dermatitis, a kind of irritant contact dermatitis by Staphylinid beetle, is more prevalent in Asia-Pacific countries with the attributes of tropical climate. Brushing, pressing, or crushing of the beetle against the skin releases the pederin toxin (pederin) that can produce urticarial, vesi...

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Main Authors: Asgar Ali, Sujitha Kathirvel, Devika T, Sivasankaran M P, Balan K, Praveen Kumar G S, Saleem M, Joseph P Innocent, Vijayalakshmi T S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Society of Turaz Bilim 2013-09-01
Series:Medicine Science
Subjects:
Paederus dermatitis
linear dermatitis
retrospective study
Online Access:http://www.ejmanager.com/fulltextpdf.php?mno=31794

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