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- Title
Float like a Butterfly, Sting like One Too.
- Authors
Ross, Adam D. J.; Bombardier, Nathan; Schuessler, Donald C.; Morley, Keith
- Abstract
Rash after contact with butterflies has not been previously reported in the medical literature to our knowledge. We describe potentially the first suspected case of a cutaneous reaction to the Compton tortoiseshell butterfly (Nymphalis vaualbum) in a young boy who developed urticaria after the modified hairs of the butterfly embedded within his finger. His urticaria improved through treatment with oral and topical steroids as well as systemic antihistamines. This case report expands the variety of insect species that may cause human disease and should raise awareness for this possible reaction.
- Subjects
COMPTON (Calif.); URTICARIA; ORAL drug administration; BUTTERFLIES; MEDICAL literature; FINGERS; INSECTS
- Publication
Pediatric Dermatology, 2021, Vol 38, Issue 4, p926
- ISSN
0736-8046
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/pde.14648