Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Insect bite reactions: an update.

A S Stibich1, P A Carbonaro, R A Schwartz

  • 1Dermatology, UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ 07103-2714, USA. stibicas@umdnj.edu

Dermatology (Basel, Switzerland)
|June 1, 2001
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Perineal cutaneous basal cell carcinomas in patients with familial seronegative coeliac disease: report of three cases.

The British journal of dermatology·2021
Same author

Treatment options for leishmaniasis.

Clinical and experimental dermatology·2021
Same author

Generalized pustular figurate erythema first report in two COVID-19 patients on hydroxychloroquine.

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV·2020
Same author

Interdigital syphilis: a rare form of secondary syphilis.

International journal of STD & AIDS·2019
Same author

Prolonged overall survival following metastasectomy in stage IV melanoma.

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV·2019
Same author

Declining recommended surgery in primary cutaneous melanoma: an analysis of risk factors and survival.

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV·2019

Insect exposure can cause reactions from mild to severe. High suspicion and knowledge of local insects are key for diagnosis.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Entomology
  • Dermatology
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Insect bites and stings are common encounters.
  • Reactions can range from localized irritation to severe systemic effects.
  • Accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the spectrum of insect-induced reactions.
  • To emphasize the importance of diagnostic suspicion.
  • To underscore the role of environmental and travel history in diagnosis.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical case review.
  • Literature synthesis on insect-related morbidities.
  • Epidemiological data analysis of insect-borne reactions.

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

  • Insect contact can manifest as cutaneous or systemic reactions.
  • Severity of reactions varies widely.
  • Diagnostic accuracy is significantly influenced by clinician's awareness and knowledge.

Conclusions:

  • Prompt recognition of potential insect exposure is vital.
  • Understanding the local entomofauna aids in diagnosing insect-related conditions.
  • A high index of suspicion is paramount for effective treatment of insect-induced reactions.