Caterpillar Venom: A Health Hazard of the 21st Century
Caterpillar envenomation is a global health threat in the 21st century. Every direct or indirect contact with the urticating hairs of a caterpillar results in clinical manifestations ranging from local dermatitis symptoms to potentially life-threatening systemic effects. This is mainly due to the ac...
Main Authors: | Andrea Seldeslachts, Steve Peigneur, Jan Tytgat |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-05-01
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Series: | Biomedicines |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/8/6/143 |
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