Arañas de importancia clínica-epidemiológica en Colombia

Gómez-Cardona, Juan P.; Gómez-Cabal, Clemencia

doi:10.17151/biosa.2019.18.1.9

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“…This patient had a clinical syndrome compatible with erucism and overlapping lepidopterism. The clinically relevant species responsible for this disease include Megalopygidae, Arctiidae, Saturnidae, and Hemileucinae [ 8 ]. The envenomation can occur through direct contact with the spikes (true direct erucism), indirect contact with the spikes (true indirect erucism), meta-erucism (caused by the persistence of spikes in adult forms), and para-erucism (caused by cryptotoxic caterpillars) [ 8 , 9 ].…”

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Caterpillar Envenomation (Lepidopterism) in a Panamanian Jungle: About a Case

Suarez,

Pachar Flores,

Osorio Marin

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Caterpillar venom has the potential to cause acute pain and systemic symptoms in individuals seeking medical attention in the jungles of Panama. Although this is not an obligatory notifiable disease, the hazards associated with exposure to this animal are widely recognized within the local community. Here, we present a case of a patient who sought medical attention after being rescued from a river in a Panamanian jungle after feeling acute pain in an upper extremity associated with shortness of breath and how tropical medicine teleconsult allowed for quick identification of the cause and assisted in the management. About his case, we examine the phenomenon of caterpillar envenomation and suggest that further research is needed to assess the potential impact of climate change on this disease. Of particular concern is the likelihood of an increase in contact accidents. We recommend that scientists and public health officials work together to understand the mechanisms of this disease better and to develop effective strategies for prevention and treatment. Our analysis underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and surveillance to ensure we are prepared for future outbreaks.

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“…This venom can sometimes cause intravascular coagulation disorder and bleeding - leading to potentially fatal outcomes. Reports indicate that the mortality rate of these cases is comparable to that of snake bites in some areas of Brazil [ 8 ].…”

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confidence: 99%