Abstract
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 |
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| Pages (from-to) | 83-86 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Annals of Tropical Paediatrics |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue number | 1 |
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| Publication status | Published - 12-03-2010 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health