Cutaneous leucocytoclastic vasculitis from contact with Hylesia moths (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae)

Benvenuti, Luiz Alberto; Cardoso, João Luiz Costa; Moraes, Roberto Henrique Pinto

doi:10.1016/s0035-9203(98)91079-3

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“…16,115,116 Epidermal necrosis and vasculitis are rarely seen. 57,117,118 Embedded spines from Hylesia moths and caterpillars of the browntail moth (Euproctis chrysorrhea) and the puss caterpillar (Megalopyge opercularis) have been described. 58,117,119 Granulomas with or without embedded caterpillar hairs have been demonstrated in cases of ophthalmia nodosa.…”

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Caterpillars and moths

Hossler

2010

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

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Caterpillars and moths

Hossler

2010

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

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“…Epidermal necrosis can also occur after M. opercularis stings (43) and exposure to Hylesia moths (23). Vasculitis has also been reported after contact with Hylesia paulex moths in Brazil (44).…”

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Caterpillars and moths

Hossler¹

2009

Dermatologic Therapy

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Lepidoptera (moths, butterflies, and caterpillars) are an uncommon cause of adverse reactions in humans. Most reactions to Lepidoptera are mild and self-limited; however, reactions in sensitive individuals and reactions to particular species can be severe and life threatening. Specific syndromes caused by Lepidoptera include erucism (cutaneous reactions from contact with caterpillars, moths, or cocoons), lepidopterism (systemic involvement), ophthalmia nodosa (ocular involvement), dendrolimiasis and pararamose (each with joint symptoms relating to a specific species of caterpillar), lonomism (a severe hemorrhagic disease related to Lonomia species), and seasonal ataxia (related to ingestion of Anaphe venata). In most cases, reactions to Lepidoptera can be treated symptomatically with prompt removal of offending hairs. Antipruritic or anesthetic topical preparations, topical steroids, and oral antihistamines are often used. In the case of potentially fatal Lonomia envenomation, an effective antivenin has been manufactured.

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“…In the past few decades there have been increasing reports of dermatologic, pulmonary, and systemic reactions after encounters with moths and butterflies worldwide. 1,[11][12][13][14] Pruritic dermatitis from contact with urticating hairs of "palometa peluda" (popular designation in Venezuela of Hylesia metabus) has been reported in many areas of Central and South America. 11 In Venezuela, although isolated cases were pre-viously reported, an epidemiologic study was not previously conducted.…”

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“…[1][2][3][4] They use these parts to defend against attacks by predators and enemies. 1 Inflammatory response from contact with hairs of Hylesia is not only reflected in skin lesions seen among these patients 13 but also as atopic bronchitis primarily among the pediatric population (an uncommon manifestation of this allergic response resulting from exposure to Hylesia moths). Histamine, kinin activators, and other as yet undefined proteins are responsible for the cutaneous and pulmonary symptoms of lepidopterism.…”

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Lepidopterism Due to Exposure to the Moth Hylesia Metabus in Northeastern Venezuela

Rodríguez‐Morales¹,

Arria²,

Rojas-Mirabal³

et al. 2005

The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

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Lepidopterism refers to a spectrum of medical conditions in humans that usually involves the skin and results from contact with the adult or larval forms of certain butterflies and moths. We analyzed the epidemiologic and clinical features associated with exposure to the moth Hylesia metabus between 1970 and 2002 in the Cajigal district, Sucre, Venezuela. Fifty cases of lepidopterism mostly affecting individuals under 18 years of age were identified during this period and manifested as pruritic dermatitis with or without associated respiratory symptoms. With increased travel to endemic areas of lepidopterism, travel and tropical medicine practitioners should be aware of the clinical spectrum of this condition.

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Cutaneous leucocytoclastic vasculitis from contact with Hylesia moths (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae)

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Caterpillars and moths

Caterpillars and moths

Caterpillars and moths

Lepidopterism Due to Exposure to the Moth Hylesia Metabus in Northeastern Venezuela

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