| Paederus dermatitis: an outbreak on a medical mission boat in the Amazon. | |
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PMID: 22125660 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Paederus dermatitis is a peculiar, irritant contact dermatitis characterized by a sudden onset of erythematobullous lesions on exposed areas of the body. The disease is provoked by an insect belonging to the genus Paederus. This beetle does not bite or sting, but accidental brushing against or crushing the beetle over the skin provokes the release of its coelomic fluid, which contains paederin, a potent vesicant agent. This article describes this dermatitis, which occurred in three healthcare personnel aboard a medical mission boat on the Amazon River. The epidemiology and pathogenesis of paederus dermatitis is reviewed as well its treatment and prevention. |
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Authors:
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Jere J Mammino |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology Volume: 4 ISSN: 1941-2789 ISO Abbreviation: J Clin Aesthet Dermatol Publication Date: 2011 Nov |
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Created Date: 2011-11-29 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101518173 Medline TA: J Clin Aesthet Dermatol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 44-6 Citation Subset: - |
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Advanced Dermatology, Oviedo, Florida. |
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