Generalized papular-purpuric eruption due to Solenopsis fugax bites
An. bras. dermatol
; 93(4): 570-572, July-Aug. 2018. graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract A 59-year-old atopic man referred to for the onset of a diffused itching papular-purpuric eruption involving his trunk and legs but without systemic symptoms. History revealed that he started feeling itching after spending few hours in his basement. Direct examination of the environmental dust (www.edpa.it) showed high level of infestation of Solenopsis fugax, a small Myrmicinae ant. The skin eruption completely healed without scarring in 2 weeks. Specific disinfestation measures were performed and the patient did not comply of any recurrence during a 6-months follow-up.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
LILACS
Assunto principal:
Formigas
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Prurido
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Púrpura
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Mordeduras e Picadas de Insetos
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Animals
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
An. bras. dermatol
Assunto da revista:
DERMATOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Itália
País de publicação:
Brasil