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Management of Keeta damsha (~insect bite) based on Dhooshivisha chikitsa: A case report
Journal of Ayurveda Case Reports, 2023 The number of allergic reactions caused by arthropods varies from trivial bites and stings to severe systemic reactions and even death. The bite of certain insects if left untreated or if treated partially will lead to the manifestation of complications ...
Anjali Nandakumar
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Plant-based insect repellents: a review of their efficacy, development and testing. [PDF]
, 2011 : Plant-based repellents have been used for generations in traditional practice as a personal protection measure against host-seeking mosquitoes. Knowledge on traditional repellent plants obtained through ethnobotanical studies is a valuable resource for
Marta Ferreira Maia +6 more
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Reasons for Declining Venom Immunotherapy
Acta Médica Portuguesa, 2018 Introduction: Hymenoptera venom allergy is associated with significant morbidity and deterioration in health-related quality of life, and risk of fatal systemic reactions.
Leonor Carneiro-Leão +2 more
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Anaphylaxis: Five Years’ Experience in the Emergency Rooms of Five University Hospitals in Korea
Medicina, 2020 Background: Anaphylaxis is an allergic disease that requires special handling due to its potential fatality. Recent epidemiological data indicate that the incidence of anaphylaxis is rising. However, actual data on the prevalence or causes of anaphylaxis
Bo Young Chung +6 more
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Do topical repellents divert mosquitoes within a community? Health equity implications of topical repellents as a mosquito bite prevention tool. [PDF]
, 2013 OBJECTIVES: Repellents do not kill mosquitoes--they simply reduce human-vector contact. Thus it is possible that individuals who do not use repellents but dwell close to repellent users experience more bites than otherwise.
Marta Ferreira Maia +17 more
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Unintentional Accidents in the 0-6 Age Group: Evidence from Turkey
Eurasian Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2022 Aim:This study aims to analyze the data of children in the 0-6 age group who were exposed to unintentional accidents through a data set representing Turkey.Materials and Methods:The variables used in the analysis were obtained from the “TurkStat Health ...
Ayhan Tabur
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, 2013 Introduction Venomous bites and stings are a serious medical, social and economic problem in many parts of the world, especially in tropical countries of Africa, South America, South East Asia and Middle East.
AZZOLINI E. +4 more
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Nephrotic syndrome after insect sting: a case report
Brazilian Journal of Nephrology, 2020 Minimal change disease accounts for up to 25% of the cases of nephrotic syndrome in adult population. The allergic mechanism has been associated with minimal change disease and allergens have been implied, namely insect stings.
Vânia Junqueira +5 more
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Eosinophilic Cellulitis After Honeybee Sting
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, 2009 Stings by honeybees are not uncommon and most cases cause pain but no significant medical problems. Some patients, however, have lethal complications such as acute anaphylactic shock.
Hsing-Lin Lin +4 more
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