An outbreak of blister beetle dermatitis in a residential school: A clinical profile
Background: Blister beetle dermatitis an irritant vesiculobullous disorder caused by rove beetles when it comes in contact with or is crushed on the skin. Their hemolymph consists of pederin, a potent vesicant responsible for the classical morphology of lesions. Materials and Methods: This was a des...
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2017-01-01
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| Series: | Muller Journal of Medical Sciences and Research |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mjmsr.net/article.asp?issn=0975-9727;year=2017;volume=8;issue=1;spage=47;epage=51;aulast=Hegde |