Showing 3 results for Aghaei Afshar
Esmaeil Alizadeh, Abbas Aghaei Afshar, Mohammadamin Gorouhi, Leila Shirani Bidabadi, Zahra Nadalian,
Volume 10, Issue 4 (Volume 10, No4 2020)
Abstract
Introduction: Egyptian cockroach is one of the species of cockroaches, which has a worldwide distribution, and can live in closed human environments. In this paper, we present the first reported patient with skin reactions and dermatitis to Egyptian cockroach in Iran.
Case Report: An 80-year-old man referred to the clinic with skin lesions on his right foot. The patient lived in an adobe house in Rafsanjan city, and he had not past history of skin lesions. He reported severe itching at the beginig,one day later redness and swelling appeared. Physical examination, revealed inflammation and bite signs. Lesions disappeared after two weeks of medical treatment.
Conclusion: In general, cockroaches can cause skin reactions after body contact, so public knowledge and awareness about the prevention and control of these cockroaches should be increased in the community.
Esmaeil Alizadeh, Abbas Aghaei Afshar, Mohammadamin Gorouhi, Faeghe Shiri,
Volume 11, Issue 4 (Volume 11, No4 2021)
Abstract
Introduction: Fleas are small, blood-sucking insects that can transmit some pathogens to human and animals.
Case Report: This paper presents a 21-year-old woman with severe skin reactions in her right forearm. After initial examinations, the symptoms were recognized as skin reaction caused by the bite of some human blood-sucking insects. Finally, after 15 days of flea bites, the symptoms were treated with topical after bite cream and oral antihistamines. In order to prevent and control the infestation of this blood-sucking pest, public awareness should be increased specially in at risk populations.
Conclusion: Increasing awareness among physicians, about the symptoms of this health pest can help to accelerate treatment process.
Esmaeil Alizadeh, Mohammadamin Gorouhi, Leila Shirani Bidabadi, Abbas Aghaei Afshar, Mohadese Ordouni, Faezeh Rohani, Hanane Maleki Azaraki, Yasaman Shafiee,
Volume 13, Issue 4 (Volume 13, No 4 2023)
Abstract
Background: Tarantulas (Camel spiders) are order that belong to classes of arachnida and phylum of arthropoda. They can make a painful bite in human.
Case Report: This paper presents 34 and 40-year-old men with skin reactions in their left legs. After initial examinations, the symptoms were recognized as skin reaction caused by the bite of some nuisance insects. After one day, a lesion including 2 red dots appeared on the patient's leg. After a few hours, skin lesions were observed in both patient, and by washing with soap and water after 7 days, the symptoms completely disappeared and the bite improved.
Conclusion: Increasing awareness among physicians, about the symptoms of this nuisance insects can help to accelerate treatment process.
