Arthropods are the largest division of the animal kingdom. Two classes, insects and arachnids, have the greatest impact on human health.
Arthropods affect humans by inoculating poison...
Sudden onset of pain or itching with visualization of arthropod
Many cases unknown to patient or asymptomatic initially (bed bugs, lice, scabies, ticks). Consider in patients presentin...
Rapid anaphylaxis is severe and potentially life-threatening. Most deaths due to anaphylaxis occur within 30 to 60 minu...
Venom immunotherapy is the cornerstone of treatment for Hymenoptera; 80–98% effective (3)[A]
Provide epinephrine for patient self-administration if history of ana...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. FAQ. Insect repellent use & safety. http://www.cdc.gov/westnile/faq/repellent.html. Accessed December 12, ...
T63.481A Toxic effect of venom of arthropod, accidental, init
T63.301A Toxic effect of unsp spider venom, accidental, init
T63.484A Toxic effect of venom of oth arthropod, undetermined, init
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Urgent administration of epinephrine is the key to successful treatment of anaphylaxis.
Local treatment and symptom management are sufficient in most insect bites and stings.
Tick-borne ...
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Insect Bites Intensely pruritic, red, distinct papules characterize these lesions.
Primary Skin Lesions Insect bites.
Bulla. Bullous insect bite reaction.
Mosquito bites: arm, infant
Bug bites: abdomen, "breakfast, lunch, and dinner"
Angioedema caused by a bee sting. This patient developed an immediate hypersensitivity reaction after being bitten on the lip. From Goodheart HP. Goodheart's Photoguide to Common Skin Disorders: Diagnosis and Management, 3rd Edition. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2009.
Angioedema caused by a bee sting. This patient developed an immediate hypersensitivity reaction after being bitten on the lip. From Goodhea...
Bug bites - pruritic urticarial wheels with punctum