Allergy to the pine processionary caterpillar (Thaumetopoea pityocampa)

Vega, J.; Moneo,; Armentia, Alicia; Fernández, Marcel; Fuente, De La; Sánchez,; Sanchís,

doi:10.1046/j.1365-2222.1999.00626.x

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“…It was shown that this protein activates mast cells via a direct non-immunological effect (non-IgE-mediated mediator release) and a type I allergic hypersensitivity reaction (IgE-mediated mediator release) [12]. The existence of a (true) type I allergic hypersensitivity reaction to the larval extracts of the pine processionary caterpillar [12, 13, 14]and the oak processionary caterpillar [12]was confirmed by positive skin prick tests and the determination of specific IgE antibodies. Mechanical irritation from penetration of the setae (foreign body reaction) appears to be a third mechanism which is responsible for the reactions in skin and mucous membranes [10, 11, 12, 13, 14].…”

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Caterpillar Dermatitis in Two Siblings due to the Larvae of Thaumetopoea processionea L., the Oak Processionary Caterpillar

Maier¹,

Kinaciyan

Hönigsmann³

2004

Dermatology

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Two siblings, 16 months and 5 years of age, came into contact with the urticating hairs (setae) of oak processionary caterpillars, the larvae of Thaumetopoea processionea L., when the family moved to a suburb of Vienna, where mass gradation of T. processionea had started the year before. The setae were being spread by the wind from an infested oak tree in the neighbourhood. Both children repeatedly suffered bouts of dermatitis during the 10 weeks of the larval development. Owing to the fact that T. processionea often infests oak trees, whether isolated or at the edges of forests, there is a high likelihood of people being affected. Children frequently explore their surroundings and are at an even greater risk of developing lepidopterism. Caterpillar dermatitis should therefore be taken into consideration in the differential diagnosis of a pruritic rash in infants from regions with caterpillar-infested trees, especially during the larval development of T. processionea.

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Caterpillar Dermatitis in Two Siblings due to the Larvae of Thaumetopoea processionea L., the Oak Processionary Caterpillar

Maier¹,

Kinaciyan

Hönigsmann³

2004

Dermatology

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“…11,12 Setae can also be present in the air, as shown by techniques used to detect pollen or airborne microorganisms. The abundance of these hairs in the air depends on the distance from areas with contaminated pines, weather conditions and stage in the biological cycle.…”

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“…The occupations at greater risk are pine cone collectors and lumberjacks, followed at some distance by resin collectors, farmers, forest wardens, gardeners, bricklayers, and haulage contractors who work in regions of pine forest. [11][12][13][14] Children are another risk group, most likely because their natural curiosity leads them to touch the caterpillars or play with sand or vegetation that has these larvae. 15,16 Symptoms may occur with the start of the pruning season and pine cone collection in the fall, or wood and sand collection in summer months.…”

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Reacções Cutâneas, Oculares e Respiratórias pela Processionária (Thaumetopoea Pityocampa)

Aguiar

Correia

2016

SPDV

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RESUMO -A lagarta do pinheiro, Thaumetopoea pityocampa, é um inseto desfolhador responsável pelo atraso do crescimento ou a morte de vários tipos de pinheiros. Além de danos ambientais a lagarta pode provocar reações cutâneas em humanos pelo contato com os pelos irritantes das larvas. Embora a dermatite ocorra entre grupos de profissionais de ar livre, afecta principalmente grupos não-ocupacionais. Os meios de transmissão compreendem o contato directo com o ninho e/ou processionária e o contato indireto com os pelos dispersos no ar. A dermatite é geralmente observada no final da Primavera, particularmente, de Março a Junho, entre os ultilizadores de parques de campismo. A erupção cutânea tem início 1-12 horas após o contato com os pêlos e apresenta-se com prurido intenso e persistente. Para além da pele, a T. pityocampa pode envolver a olhos e a via aérea, mas de forma menos frequente. Apesar dos danos consideráveis para os seres humanos e para natureza, a infestação é um problema subestimado; a literatura médica é escassa e, muitas vezes, a informação relevante é a que se refere aos meios de comunicação locais e à sabedoria popular. PALAVRAS-CHAVE -

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“…Nei soggetti allergici compaiono, oltre a quanto descritto in precedenza per i soggetti normali, reazioni IgE mediate che vanno dalle più semplici reazioni LLR ai vari gradi di anafilassi sistemica. Le reazioni allergiche maggiormente diffuse restano comunque l'orticaria generalizzata e l'angioedema [14][15][16] . Il trattamento medico è necessario nella maggior parte dei contatti e richiede:…”

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Injuries caused by arthropods: diagnostic and therapeutic approach in ER

Moreno

Lauria

2009

Emerg Care J

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I In nt tr ro od du uz zi io on ne e L'entomologia medica in Italia rappresenta una branca delle scienze entomologiche particolarmente negletta che anche presso i corsi di laurea in medicina trova poco spazio. Ciò nonostante gli accessi DEA e le richieste presso gli ambulatori dei medici di medicina generale per incidenti correlati o correlabili a insetti o aracnidi, in particolare nei mesi estivi, non mancano mai anche nel nostro "bel paese", che ha il pregio di non avere specie animali particolarmente pericolose. Sia presso i DEA che presso i medici di base gli incidenti da artropodi pongono molte volte dei formidabili quesiti diagnostici, terapeutici ed educativi (educazione sanitaria) in quanto sussistono svariate difficoltà, quali: 1) identificazione corretta dell'agente lesivo; 2) formulazione di una corretta

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Allergy to the pine processionary caterpillar (Thaumetopoea pityocampa)

Cited by 70 publications

References 11 publications

Caterpillar Dermatitis in Two Siblings due to the Larvae of <i>Thaumetopoea processionea</i> L., the Oak Processionary Caterpillar

Caterpillar Dermatitis in Two Siblings due to the Larvae of <i>Thaumetopoea processionea</i> L., the Oak Processionary Caterpillar

Reacções Cutâneas, Oculares e Respiratórias pela Processionária (Thaumetopoea Pityocampa)

Injuries caused by arthropods: diagnostic and therapeutic approach in ER

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