Caterpillar Venom: A Health Hazard of the 21st Century

Caterpillar envenomation is a global health threat in the 21st century. Every direct or indirect contact with the urticating hairs of a caterpillar results in clinical manifestations ranging from local dermatitis symptoms to potentially life-threatening systemic effects. This is mainly due to the ac...

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Published in:	Biomedicines
Main Authors:	Andrea Seldeslachts, Steve Peigneur, Jan Tytgat
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Subjects:	caterpillar venom venomics pathophysiology antivenom treatments
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/8/6/143

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