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Insect Stings and Bites: Teachers’ Knowledge of Prevention and First Aid Treatment regarding Allergies and Anaphylaxis in Primary Schools in Nigeria [PDF]

Journal of Social Behavior and Community Health, 2023
Background: Insects’ stings and bites are common phenomenon among school children in rural areas primarily due to closeness to bushes. Knowledge of teachers on allergies and anaphylaxis due to insect bites and stings is important to promote healthy ...
Samuel Adesina Okueso, Victor Olusegun Adefarasin, Ademola Ridwan Adekola   +2 more
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding tick-borne diseases among an at-risk population living in Niigata prefecture, Japan.

PLoS ONE, 2022
ObjectiveThis study examined the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of an at-risk population living in Niigata prefecture regarding tick-borne diseases (TBDs) and preventive strategies.MethodsA cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was ...
Taichi Narita, Hansani Madushika Abeywickrama, Marcello Otake Sato, Kozo Watanabe, Reiko Arai, Tsutomu Tamura, Megumi Sato   +6 more
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Subcutaneous emphysema, pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum and acute liver failure in a case of multiple hornet bites

Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 2023
Insect bites cause a variety of manifestations ranging from local irritation to systemic effects like anaphylaxis, multi organ failure and death. We present a case of subcutaneous emphysema, pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum and acute liver injury after ...
Unnayan Baskota, Jasmine Bajracharya, Nitin Dhamala, Kshitiz Kayastha, Yogendra Poudel, Jayanta Risal   +5 more
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Eosinophilic dermatosis of hematologic malignancy in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia/non-Hodgkin’s B lymphoma: a single center prospective clinico-pathological study

Frontiers in Medicine, 2023
BackgroundThe pathogenesis of eosinophilic dermatosis of hematologic malignancy (EDHM) is poorly understood. Previously thought to be a hypersensitivity reaction to insect bites, immune dysregulation and cytokine imbalance are now thought to be ...
Andrea Michelerio, Andrea Michelerio, Carlo Tomasini, Carlo Tomasini, Giacomo Fiandrino, Giacomo Fiandrino, Mara De Amici, Marzia Varettoni, Marzia Varettoni, Irene Defrancesco, Irene Defrancesco, Chiara Cavalloni, Chiara Cavalloni, Valeria Brazzelli, Valeria Brazzelli, Federica Derlino, Federica Derlino, Marco Paulli, Marco Paulli, Luca Arcaini, Luca Arcaini, Camilla Vassallo   +21 more
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Soothing Effect of a Cosmetic Product on Skin Discomforts Induced by a Chemical Irritant (Capsaicin) and UV-Radiation, and after Mosquito Bites and Sunburn in a Real-World Setting

Cosmetics, 2022
Irritated and itchy skin is a common skin condition. Consumers tend to opt for natural ingredients for irritated skin (e.g., after insect bites or sun exposure).
Vincenzo Nobile, Valentina Zanoletti, Viviana Manzoni, Silvia Romagnoli, Enza Cestone   +4 more
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Cutaneous presentation of ALK-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma following insect bites: evidence for an association in five cases

Haematologica, 2010
Background Skin involvement is frequent in ALK-positive anaplastic large cell lymphomas. The role of an insect bite as a triggering event has been postulated but not well documented.Design and Methods We retrospectively investigated five cases of ALK ...
Laurence Lamant, Stefano Pileri, Elena Sabattini, Laurence Brugières, Elaine S. Jaffe, Georges Delsol   +5 more
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The burden of bites and stings management: Experience of an academic hospital in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, 2020
Purpose: The main aim of this study is to estimate the economic burden and prevalence of bites and stings injuries in Saudi Arabia. Methods: A retrospective, cross-sectional study was conducted at King Saud University Medical City (KSUMC) for all bites ...
Anas Khan, Waad H. Al-Kathiri, Bander Balkhi, Osama Samrkandi, Mohammed S. Al-Khalifa, Yousef Asiri   +5 more
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Angioneurotic edema: report of two cases

Brazilian Journal of Oral Sciences, 2015
Pediatric angioedema exhibits a different cause and clinical manifestations than does adult angioedema. Unlike angioedema in adults, pediatric angioedema is caused mostly due to food, followed by insect bites, infection and antibiotics.
Chaitra T.R. Telgi, Ravishankar .T.L. Telgi, Triveni Mohan Nalawade   +2 more
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Risk factors for buruli ulcer in Ghana-a case control study in the Suhum-Kraboa-Coaltar and Akuapem South Districts of the eastern region. [PDF]

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2014
BACKGROUND:Buruli ulcer (BU) is a skin disease caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans. Its exact mode of transmission is not known. Previous studies have identified demographic, socio-economic, health and hygiene as well as environment related risk factors. We
Ernest Kenu, Kofi Mensah Nyarko, Linda Seefeld, Vincent Ganu, Michael Käser, Margaret Lartey, Benedict Nii Laryea Calys-Tagoe, Kwodwo Koram, Richard Adanu, Oliver Razum, Edwin Afari, Fred N Binka   +11 more
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Insect bites as a trigger factor of eosinophilic cellulitis

Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine, 2019
Introduction The study presents the case report of a Wells Syndrome in a 18-year -ld female. Wells Syndrome is a rare inflammatory skin disorder which seems to present an abnormal eosinophilic response to a number of triggers.
Monika Kucharczyk, Malgorzata Slowik-Rylska, Beata Krecisz   +2 more
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