Beware of the Caterpillar: Anaphylaxis to the Spotted Tussock Moth Caterpillar,
We present a case report of a 5-year-old boy with presumed anaphylaxis to the caterpillar, Lophocampa maculata, manifesting as the acute development of diffuse urticaria and progressive dyspnea. This reaction required prompt treatment with antihistamines and a bronchodilator. Allergen scratch testin...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2014-06-01
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| Series: | Allergy & Rhinology |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.2500/ar.2014.5.0086 |