The risky business of being an entomologist: A systematic review

Stanhope, Jessica; Carver, Scott; Weinstein, Philip

doi:10.1016/j.envres.2015.05.025

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“…Allergic reactions to a variety of insects including locusts, crickets, houseflies, blowflies and screwworms have been well documented in laboratory animal workers and entomologists 12. The prevalence of either asthma or upper respiratory symptoms in entomologists was reported in six studies and ranged between 3 and 30% 12.…”

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Occupational allergy to fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster) in laboratory workers

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Occupational allergy to fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster) in laboratory workers

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“…Neuropsychiatric drugs (25,26) Dialysis (20,27) Neuropsychiatric diseases such as schizophrenia and depression (20,28) Stroke (20) Psychotropic drugs (20,29) Dementia (20) Renal disease (30) Iatrogenic (31,32) Occupational hazard for entomologist and healthcare workers (33) Source: Own elaboration based on the data obtained in the study.…”

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Delusional infestation. Ekbom´s syndrome in a 47-year-old woman. Case report

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Villamil²,

Moreno³

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Introduction: Delusional infestation is a rare psychiatric disorder defined as a condition in which the patient has the unshakable belief and perception of being infested with parasites. Its treatment is difficult, and frequently includes antipsychotic medications (such as olanzapine or aripiprazole). Non-pharmacological treatment, particularly psychotherapy, can be used for less severe cases. Dermatologists and psychiatrists must take a multi-disciplinary approach (preferably in a psycodermatology dedicated clinic) since this type of patients sometimes refuse treatment. Case description:A 53-year-old female businesswoman describes a clinical history of five years of visual hallucinations, depressive symptoms, and generalized pruritus, along with the use of toxic substances to "clean" her skin and cloths. She reports similar symptoms in some relatives but they were not evaluated. Blood tests and analyses of the "specimen" brought by the patient were performed, yielding negative results. The patient had never been assessed by any specialist, and showed disoriented during the consultation. Follow-up was not possible due to the reluctance of the patient to follow the indications and seek psychiatric treatment. Moreover, the patient did not respond to further communication attempts.

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“…A scientist may not like to change the subject of his/her research. Nevertheless, many entomologists have had to leave their jobs (Stanhope et al 2015 and references therein). A technician may be afraid to lose a job with a reasonable salary.…”

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“…Nevertheless, cricket allergy is mentioned in many relevant reviews, sometimes including the name of the allergen species (Seward 1999, Barre et al 2014, Dutau & Lavaud 2014, van Huis 2016, but mostly as a general example of allergy to orthopterans (Mathews 1989, Mairesse & Ledent 2002, Micek et al 2014, Stanhope et al 2015, or just to insects/arthropods (Chan-Yeung & Lam 1986, Chan-Yeung 1990, Bellas 1990, van Kampen et al 2000, Barletta & Pini 2003, Jeong et al 2007, Bousquet et al 2008, Yong & Jeong 2009, Moscato et al 2011.…”

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Allergy to Locusts and Acridid Grasshoppers: a Review

Pener

2014

Journal of Orthoptera Research

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The risky business of being an entomologist: A systematic review

Cited by 24 publications

References 85 publications

Occupational allergy to fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster) in laboratory workers

Occupational allergy to fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster) in laboratory workers

Delusional infestation. Ekbom´s syndrome in a 47-year-old woman. Case report

Allergy to Locusts and Acridid Grasshoppers: a Review

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