Systemic allergic reaction to a caterpillar in a 3-month-old infant

Y. Ramesh Bhat; G. Vinayaka; S. Sushma

doi:10.1179/146532810X12637745452310

Systemic allergic reaction to a caterpillar in a 3-month-old infant

Y. Ramesh Bhat, G. Vinayaka, S. Sushma

Department of Paediatrics, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore

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Systemic reactions to contact with a caterpillar are rare in children. A 3-month-old infant presented to the emergency department with acute onset of rash, severe respiratory distress and shock. Her mother volunteered that the infant had been exposed to a tree processionary caterpillar. The infant responded to systemic corticosteroids and antihistamines although the rash persisted for more than 5 days.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	83-86
Number of pages	4
Journal	Annals of Tropical Paediatrics
Volume	30
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1179/146532810X12637745452310
Publication status	Published - 12-03-2010

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Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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Systemic allergic reaction to a caterpillar in a 3-month-old infant

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