Skin Lesions and Systemic Reactions in Humans Infested by Blackflies (Diptera: Simullidae) in Recreational Areas in Southeastern Poland

Skin Lesions and Systemic Reactions in Humans Infested by Blackflies (Diptera: Simullidae) in Recreational Areas in Southeastern Poland

Due to their mass occurrence in some environments and high aggressiveness, blackflies (<i>Simulium</i> spp.) represent the most bothersome arthropods attacking humans. In this study, we describe the medical effects of blackfly infestations in humans in southeastern Poland. Local and syst...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Monika Sitarz, Alicja Buczek, Weronika Buczek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
<i>Simulium</i>
Simuliidae
blackfly bite
blackfly dermatitis
simuliosis
bloodsucking arthropods
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/10/4/788

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