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Tarantula hair keratitis.

Simran Singh Mangat¹, Bill Newman

¹Alder Hey Children's Hospital, Eaton Road, Liverpool L12 2AP, United Kingdom. simranmangat36@hotmail.com

The New Zealand Medical Journal

|December 18, 2012

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Tarantula hairs can cause serious eye infections (keratitis) in children. Prompt removal of these embedded hairs is crucial to prevent chronic inflammation and vision problems.

Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Veterinary Ophthalmology
Pediatric Ophthalmology

Background:

Tarantulas are increasingly popular pets, raising concerns about potential zoonotic diseases.
Ocular injuries from exotic pets require careful diagnosis and management.

Observation:

A 12-year-old boy presented with keratitis.
Microscopic examination revealed tarantula hairs embedded in the corneal stroma.

Findings:

The keratitis was directly caused by embedded, barbed tarantula hairs.
Delayed removal can lead to chronic keratitis and necessitate long-term corticosteroid treatment.

Implications:

Ophthalmologists must consider tarantula hair-induced keratitis in patients with relevant pet history.

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