Beware of the caterpillar: Anaphylaxis to the spotted tussock moth caterpillar, Lophocampa maculata
We present a case report of a 5-year-old boy with presumed anaphylaxis to the caterpillar, Lophocampa maculata, manifesting as the acute development of diffuse urticaria and progressive dyspnea. This reaction required prompt treatment with antihistamines and a bronchodilator. Allergen scratch testin...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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OceanSide Publications, Inc.
2014
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4124577/ |