Epidemiologic and clinical survey of victims of centipede stings admitted to Hospital Vital Brazil (São Paulo, Brazil)

Scolopendra bites: a report of two cases and review of the literature

“…Centipedes usually bite at night on the hands or feet . Anecdotal cases of accidental or intentional centipede ingestion have also been described …”

“…Centipede bites are followed by the appearance of erythema and edema . Hemorrhagic vesicles, blisters, pustules, and necrosis may also develop.…”

“…The treatment of centipede bites is based on the use of intralesional and/or systemic analgesics, topical and/or systemic corticosteroids, antihistamines, and systemic antibiotics in patients with bacterial superinfections . The use of the alkaloid biscoclaurin has also been suggested .…”

“…Skin reactions caused by scolopendra bites are known . However, they have very rarely been reported in the dermatologic literature .…”

Centipede Envenomations: Clinical Effects and Treatment

“…Multiple case series from several tropical and warm temperate regions have been published, but these injuries, like all arthropod envenomations, are largely underreported (Fung et al 2011;Mohri et al 1991;Balit et al 2004;Tabrah 2007;Medeiros et al 2008;Uppal et al 1990;Knysak et al 1998;Guerrero 2007;Lin et al 1995;Eitzen and Seward 1988). What these studies do suggest is that the typical injurious encounter with centipedes occurs indoors, sometimes following rainfall.…”