Investigative studies of the dermatitis caused by the larva of the brown-tail moth (Euproctis chrysorrhoea Linn.) I. Clinical and experimental findings

Archives of Dermatological Research
M C de JongJ P Nater

Abstract

A description is given of both naturally occurring and experimentaly produced brown-tail moth caterpillar dermatitis. Epicutaneous test reactions were studied in a group of 45 persons, utilizing different setae preparations obtained from Euproctis chrysorrhoea L. About 70% of the individuals developed marked reactions upon contact with untreated nettling hairs. The early skin lesions were as a rule erythematous and wheal-like in character (urticarial), gradually becoming more infiltrated and developing into erythematous papules or vesicles. Treatment of the nettling hairs either by heating or saline extraction resulted in a partial loss only of their skin irritating properties; heat treatment being slightly more effective in this respect. Intracutaneous tests with a sline extract of nettling hairs elicited positive skin reactions in all individuals tested. Biochemical analysis of the crude extract revealed the presence of a potent esterolytic enzyme. Apart from their skin irritating action, the nettling hairs were found capable to induce the formation of spherocytes when mixed in vitro with human erythrocytes. The relevance of this phenomenon is discussed. On the basis of our findings and those of other it is suggested that the...Continue Reading

References

Aug 1, 1960·The Journal of Investigative Dermatology·J B PETERSONG P FULTON
Apr 30, 1922·The Journal of Experimental Medicine·N C Foot

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Citations

Jan 1, 1983·Clinical and Experimental Dermatology·B P Henwood, D M MacDonald
Jun 1, 1980·Clinical and Experimental Dermatology·M C de Jong
Sep 3, 2010·Annual Review of Entomology·Andrea BattistiStig Larsson
Jan 1, 1982·Toxicon : Official Journal of the International Society on Toxinology·M C De JongG T Meijer
Jan 1, 1982·Toxicon : Official Journal of the International Society on Toxinology·E BleuminkI J Slijper-Pal
Mar 13, 2008·Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry·Ashot KhrimianVictor C Mastro
Jan 20, 2010·Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology·Eric W Hossler

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.