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Alizadeh E, Aghaei Afshar A, Gorouhi M, shirani Bidabadi L, Nadalian Z. Cutaneous allergic reaction and dermatitis due to Polyphaga aegyptiaca: A case report. jdc 2020; 10 (4) :285-288
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Esmaeil Alizadeh1 
, Abbas Aghaei Afshar2 , Mohammadamin Gorouhi * 3, Leila Shirani Bidabadi1 , Zahra Nadalian1
, Abbas Aghaei Afshar2 , Mohammadamin Gorouhi * 3, Leila Shirani Bidabadi1 , Zahra Nadalian1
1- Department of Vector Biology and Control, Faculty of Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
2- Leishmaniasis Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
3- Department of Vector Biology and Control, Faculty of Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran ,amingruhi@gmail.com
2- Leishmaniasis Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
3- Department of Vector Biology and Control, Faculty of Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran ,
Abstract: (5043 Views)
Introduction: Egyptian cockroach is one of the species of cockroaches, which has a worldwide distribution, and can live in closed human environments. In this paper, we present the first reported patient with skin reactions and dermatitis to Egyptian cockroach in Iran.
Case Report: An 80-year-old man referred to the clinic with skin lesions on his right foot. The patient lived in an adobe house in Rafsanjan city, and he had not past history of skin lesions. He reported severe itching at the beginig,one day later redness and swelling appeared. Physical examination, revealed inflammation and bite signs. Lesions disappeared after two weeks of medical treatment.
Conclusion: In general, cockroaches can cause skin reactions after body contact, so public knowledge and awareness about the prevention and control of these cockroaches should be increased in the community.
Case Report: An 80-year-old man referred to the clinic with skin lesions on his right foot. The patient lived in an adobe house in Rafsanjan city, and he had not past history of skin lesions. He reported severe itching at the beginig,one day later redness and swelling appeared. Physical examination, revealed inflammation and bite signs. Lesions disappeared after two weeks of medical treatment.
Conclusion: In general, cockroaches can cause skin reactions after body contact, so public knowledge and awareness about the prevention and control of these cockroaches should be increased in the community.
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Received: 2020/02/26 | Accepted: 2020/02/26 | Published: 2020/02/26
Received: 2020/02/26 | Accepted: 2020/02/26 | Published: 2020/02/26
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