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Ismaeil Alizadeh, Elham Jahanifard, Mona Sharififard,
Volume 11, Issue 2 (7-2020)
Abstract
Bed bug (Cimex lectularius) is an nocturnal insect that feeding on human blood at all stages of them life, and known as a human ectoparasite. Bed bug is usually feeding from the face, neck, arms, arms, shoulders, legs, and especially parts of the body that are bare during sleep. Persons reaction differently to bed bug bites and may experience minor itching to severe allergies. Symptoms usually appear after 1 to 24 hours and usually include small red cluster papules less than 5 mm in diameter and at a short distance from each other, with severe inflammation and itching. In general, the most important characteristic of those three points is a linear or curve sequence on the body, which is called “breakfast, lunch and dinner” pattern. There are numerous reports of house infestation and the bite of this blood-feeding insect on the body of persons in the country annually, and in initial the majority of the public is unable to correctly identify the symptoms of bed bug bites. So, this article by presenting the key points can be guide for identifying the bite symptoms of this allergenic insect, by doctors and specialists, especially dermatologists, for the timely treatment of the patient.
Seyedmohsen Mohebi Nodez, Alireza Zare Karizi, Bita Ghaderi, Shahrazad Aghababaei, Ismaeil Alizadeh,
Volume 15, Issue 3 (11-2024)
Abstract
Background: Scorpions are known as one of the oldest venomous animals on the planet. Scorpion bites are an important public health problem in many parts of the world, including Iran.
Case Report: In this paper, a 49-year-old woman is presented who came to the hospital with a complaining of skin reactions in the thigh area. The clinical findings in this study showed that the scorpion bite site had inflammatory reactions and redness after 24 hours. The patient was treated with Pentavalent anti-scorpion serum by intravenous injection. Approximately one week after the scorpion bite, the local and systemic symptoms disappeared with the use of anti-inflammatory ointments. Immediately after the scorpion bite, the patient's resting place was checked by the companions, and a specimen of the Hottentotta jayakari scorpion species was identified.
Conclusion: Considering that there are scorpion bite in Iran, in order to prevent and control them, it is necessary to increase the general awareness and knowledge of people at risk in society in order to reduce possible risks. In addition to these, increasing the awareness among doctors, especially dermatologists, of the skin symptoms of this dangerous animal, as therapists, can help speed up the treatment process.
