Study of the Toxin from Poison Hairs of Thaumetopoea Wilkinsoni Caterpillars

Ziprkowski, L.; Rolant, F.

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“…Setae shed by the caterpillars can persist in the environment for many years 24,32 . This is probably the reason why several patients experienced recurrences of lepidopterism throughout the year whenever they worked in their gardens.…”

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The oak processionary caterpillar as the cause of an epidemic airborne disease: survey and analysis

Maier¹,

Spiegel²,

Kinaciyan

et al. 2003

Br J Dermatol

108

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The oak processionary caterpillar as the cause of an epidemic airborne disease: survey and analysis

Maier¹,

Spiegel²,

Kinaciyan

et al. 2003

Br J Dermatol

108

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“…pityocampa Schiff is known to feed on leaves and build large silk nests on the top of the trees. In addition, PPM has urticating hairs, which cause allergies resulting in conjunctivitis, respiratory congestions and asthma [29]. The PPM is one of the most harmful insect that defoliates Pinus and Cedrus and has serious economic importance [2, 4, 5, 8, 16, 20-24, 26, 28].…”

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Effect of defoliation by Thaumetopoea pityocampa (Den. & Schiff.) (Lepidoptera: Thaumetopoeidae) on annual diameter increment of Pinus brutia Ten. in Turkey

2005

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-In this study, the influence of defoliation by pine processionary moth, Thaumetopoea pityocampa (Den. & Schiff.) (Lepidoptera: Thaumetopoeidae) on the annual diameter increment of Turkish Calabrian pine, Pinus brutia Ten. in Kahramanmaras province, Turkey, was investigated. The study was carried out between 1995 and 1998. During the four years, the defoliation of pine processionary moth caused a significant decrease (average 21% for four years, P < 0.05) in the annual diameter increment with respect to control, undefoliated trees. Thaumetopoea pityocampa / diameter increment / Kahramanmaras / Turkey / Pinus brutia Résumé -Effet des défeuillaisons par Thaumetopoea pityocampa (Den. & Schiff.) sur l'accroissement annuel de Pinus brutia Ten. enTurquie. L'influence de défeuillaisons par la processionnaire du Pin Thaumetopoea pityocampa, sur l'accroissement annuel en diamètre de Pinus brutia, a été testée dans la province de Kahramanmaras, en Turquie. L'étude fut conduite de 1995 à 1998. Durant ces 4 années, les défeuillaisons ont causé une diminution significative (en moyenne 21 % pour les 4 ans, P < 0,05) de l'accroissement annuel en diamètre, en comparaison avec des témoins non défeuillés.Thaumetopoea pityocampa / accroissement en diamètre / Kahramanmaras / Turquie / Pinus brutia

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“…Concentrations of the very hardy toxic hairs can increase over several years in the underbrush of oak forests. Abandoned nests can remain toxic for years [15, 16]. Such a nest was the cause of the symptoms observed in the couple described here and their dog.…”

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Lepidopterism — oak processionary caterpillar dermatitis: Appearance after indirect out‐of‐season contact

Maronna

Stache

Sticherling

2008

J Deutsche Derma Gesell

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Lepidopterism by contact with oak processionary caterpillars is becoming more frequent in Germany and is often described in the lay press. The hairs of the adolescent caterpillars cause localized and generalized mechanic-irritative, toxic and allergic skin reactions. We describe the oak processionary caterpillar dermatitis in a married couple caused by indirect contact via their dog's saliva, after the dog had oral contact with an abandoned caterpillar nest in winter and became ill. Accordingly, the recommendation for prophylaxis by avoiding contact with oak processionary caterpillars has to be extended beyond the direct contact with caterpillars in summer.

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Study of the Toxin from Poison Hairs of Thaumetopoea Wilkinsoni Caterpillars

Cited by 27 publications

References 5 publications

The oak processionary caterpillar as the cause of an epidemic airborne disease: survey and analysis

The oak processionary caterpillar as the cause of an epidemic airborne disease: survey and analysis

Effect of defoliation by Thaumetopoea pityocampa (Den. & Schiff.) (Lepidoptera: Thaumetopoeidae) on annual diameter increment of Pinus brutia Ten. in Turkey

Lepidopterism — oak processionary caterpillar dermatitis: Appearance after indirect out‐of‐season contact

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