Accidents caused by
centipedes in
Brazil result in mild envenomation, where
pain,
erythema and
edema are predominant. Cases rarely evolve to complication stages. This
report presents a clinical case of
dermatitis produced by an unidentified
centipede, registered at the Toxicological
Information Center of Belém-Pará, which evolved to
blisters and
necrosis. The
patient underwent
treatment with
antibiotics and oral anti-inflammatory
drugs, topical bactericides and surgical cleaning; resulting in
cicatrization of the
wound. The purpose of this
report is to inform
health professionals of the possibility of
complications, which should be considered and dealt with conventionally.