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Rove beetle blistering--(Nairobi Eye)

A N Williams1

  • 1Royal Army Medical College, Millbank, London.

Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps
|February 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Nairobi Eye, a skin condition caused by Paederus eximius blister beetles in Kenya, presents a new hazard to military personnel. Early washing and flamazine treatment are recommended for affected skin lesions.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Entomology
  • Dermatology
  • Tropical Medicine

Background:

  • Nairobi Eye is a dermatitis caused by the Paederus eximius blister beetle.
  • This beetle is endemic to Northern Kenya.
  • It has not been previously recognized as a risk to military personnel training in the region.