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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doaj-81e8c538faa84fe79844e18ec95149412020-11-25T00:28:09ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsMuller Journal of Medical Sciences and Research0975-97272017-01-0181475110.4103/0975-9727.199376An outbreak of blister beetle dermatitis in a residential school: A clinical profileShibhani Sudheer HegdeM Ramesh BhatBackground: 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 descriptive study of 42 such cases was seen in a residential school, clinical details and photographs were collected using a standard pro forma and consent form, respectively. Results: Clinically, the lesions were present mostly on the uncovered parts of the body (81%). Due to the irritant nature of the lesions, flexures showed classical “kissing lesions.” Only 11.9% (5) cases reported a history of contact with the beetle signifying a high degree of suspicion to make the diagnosis. Conclusion: This article discusses one such outbreak with mention of the clinical profile and preventive methods of Paederus dermatitis.http://www.mjmsr.net/article.asp?issn=0975-9727;year=2017;volume=8;issue=1;spage=47;epage=51;aulast=HegdeBlister beetle dermatitisPaederus dermatitisrove beetle |
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An outbreak of blister beetle dermatitis in a residential school: A clinical profile |
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An outbreak of blister beetle dermatitis in a residential school: A clinical profile |
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An outbreak of blister beetle dermatitis in a residential school: A clinical profile |
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An outbreak of blister beetle dermatitis in a residential school: A clinical profile |
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An outbreak of blister beetle dermatitis in a residential school: A clinical profile |
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outbreak of blister beetle dermatitis in a residential school: a clinical profile |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications |
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Muller Journal of Medical Sciences and Research |
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0975-9727 |
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2017-01-01 |
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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 descriptive study of 42 such cases was seen in a residential school, clinical details and photographs were collected using a standard pro forma and consent form, respectively. Results: Clinically, the lesions were present mostly on the uncovered parts of the body (81%). Due to the irritant nature of the lesions, flexures showed classical “kissing lesions.” Only 11.9% (5) cases reported a history of contact with the beetle signifying a high degree of suspicion to make the diagnosis. Conclusion: This article discusses one such outbreak with mention of the clinical profile and preventive methods of Paederus dermatitis. |
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Blister beetle dermatitis Paederus dermatitis rove beetle |
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