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¹GDM 5 Medical Regiment, Gaza Barracks, Catterick. tobygnelson@doctors.org.uk

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|March 12, 2013

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A soldier in Kenya developed a painful rash from the Nairobi fly. Topical antibiotics and steroids effectively treated the Staphylinid beetle

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Tropical Medicine and Dermatology
Military Health and Environmental Hazards

Background:

British Army utilizes Kenya for extensive training, encountering unique environmental and biological challenges.
Exposure to local flora and fauna poses health risks to military personnel operating in the region.

Observation:

A 22-year-old infantry soldier presented with a characteristic vesicular, linear, and painful rash on his chest.
The rash was diagnosed as a reaction to a chemical irritant secreted by the Staphylinid beetle, known locally as the Nairobi fly.

Findings:

The Nairobi fly (Staphylinidae family) causes a distinct dermatitis upon contact.
Topical antibiotic and steroid creams were administered, resulting in a positive therapeutic response.

Implications:

Highlights the importance of recognizing and promptly treating Nairobi fly-induced dermatitis in deployed soldiers.
Emphasizes the need for awareness regarding potential biological hazards in overseas military training environments.
Informs clinical management strategies for similar cutaneous reactions encountered in tropical or subtropical regions.