Unusual complications after occupational exposure to giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum): A case report

Klimaszyk, Piotr; Klimaszyk, Dorota; Piotrowiak, Michał; Popiołek, Agnieszka

doi:10.2478/s13382-014-0238-z

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“…Tall hogweeds are considered the most dangerous invasive species in Europe and North America (Pyšek et al ., ), reflecting their high competitive ability (Thiele & Otte, ), allelopathic potential (Baležentien≐ & Renco, ) and high reproduction rate, features which make these plants a serious threat to the invaded environments under changing climate conditions (Clements & DiTommaso, ). Moreover, these plants produce furanocoumarins, which cause severe injuries to human and animal skin (Jakubowicz et al ., ; Klimaszyk et al ., ). For these reasons, the efficient eradication of these plants is required, even if eradication is a challenge (Panetta, ).…”

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confidence: 97%

Field emergence and the long‐term efficacy of control of Heracleum sosnowskyi plants of different ages in southern Poland

Klima

Synowiec

2016

Weed Research

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Summary Heracleum sosnowskyi is one of the three so‐called tall or giant hogweeds currently invading Asia, Europe and North America. These plants are dangerous invasive weeds, causing severe skin injuries in humans and animals. In the present study, based on four field experiments, we assessed seedling emergence in the field and evaluated methods for the long‐term mechanical and chemical control of H. sosnowskyi of various ages (1–5 years old). The field experiments were set up in the mountainous regions of southern Poland, on soil not previously infested with H. sosnowskyi seeds. The results showed that the successful eradication of this species from an invaded area is possible. The results revealed that when no new flush of seeds is delivered to the soil seedbank, the longevity of H. sosnowskyi seeds is approximately five years, with the majority of seedlings emerging in the spring of the first year following sowing. Long‐term shoot cutting, particularly the intensity of this technique, is ineffective for the control of H. sosnowskyi. Cutting three times a year for five years resulted in an H. sosnowskyi control outcome of 42–97%. Total control of this weed is obtained either by cutting the roots of plants up to 5 years old at a depth of 15 cm or by continuous (5 years long) herbicide spraying three times during the vegetative season, using a tank mixture of glyphosate and flazasulfuron (1260 g a.i. glyphosate ha−1 + 50 g a.i. flazasulfuron ha−1).

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 97%

Field emergence and the long‐term efficacy of control of Heracleum sosnowskyi plants of different ages in southern Poland

Klima

Synowiec

2016

Weed Research

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“…Exposure to hogweed, an invasive species originally introduced as an ornamental plant in Europe and the United States, can produce a dramatic acute photodermatitis from exposure to its sap, which contains the psoralens 5-methoxypsoralen and 8-methylpsoralen. [9][10][11]…”

Section: Occupational Dermatitismentioning

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Botanical Briefs: Phytophotodermatitis Is an Occupational and Recreational Dermatosis in the Limelight

Janusz

Schwartz

2021

Cutis

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Phytophotodermatitis (PPD) is a toxic reaction resulting from contact with a photosensitizing botanical chemical followed by exposure to solar or artificial UV light. It may present with bizarre patterns and linear streaks due to a phototoxic agent splashing onto various cutaneous sites; thus, it affects the skin at points of contact and exposure to UV light. Individuals typically experience symptoms within 24 hours of exposure. Children and adolescents seem particularly prone to developing PPD, as they tend to spend time in the sun and also may come into contact with common irritants such as wild parsley in lawn grass or beverages flavored with lime. However, PPD may be more than a recreational dermatitis; it also may represent a serious occupational dermatosis. In any case, the resultant acute dermatitis may be mild or severe with painful bullae and occasionally is more prominently evident as postinflammatory hyperpigmentation.

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“…It is the reason why the question of medical hazard resulting from an exposure to the contact of plant is an essential problem for a widely understood public health. Nearly half of the interviewees had never heard of the Caucasian hogweeds and were unaware of the threats that they pose [Klimaszyk et al, 2014].…”

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confidence: 99%

Sosnowsky’s hogweed – current environmental problem

Chmielewski

Pobereżny

Florek-Łuszczki

et al. 2017

Ochrona Srodowiska I Zasobów Naturalnych

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Sosnowsky’s hogweed was brought to Poland as a silage plant for cattle in the mid-20th century from the Caucasus. It was grown mainly in National Farms. However, the hogweed quickly spread across the natural environment. It is a highly invasive plant and possesses strong burning qualities. Every year many people suffer from its burns. The hogweed is also dangerous for animals. Being an invasive species, it displaces natural plant species of the native flora. It can threaten the flora and landscape of a particular area. The aim of the article is to present the problem including the frequency of occurrence of Sosnowsky’s hogweed in Poland, to show the negative effects for human health and the methods to fight it in its habitat.

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Unusual complications after occupational exposure to giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum): A case report

Cited by 23 publications

References 6 publications

Field emergence and the long‐term efficacy of control of Heracleum sosnowskyi plants of different ages in southern Poland

Field emergence and the long‐term efficacy of control of Heracleum sosnowskyi plants of different ages in southern Poland

Botanical Briefs: Phytophotodermatitis Is an Occupational and Recreational Dermatosis in the Limelight

Sosnowsky’s hogweed – current environmental problem

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