Ramesh Bhat Y, Vinayaka G, Sushma S
Department of Paediatrics, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal, Udupi District, Karnataka, India.
Ann Trop Paediatr. 2010;30(1):83-6. doi: 10.1179/146532810X12637745452310.
Systemic reactions to contact with a caterpillar are rare in children. A 3-month-old infant presented to the emergency department with acute onset of rash, severe respiratory distress and shock. Her mother volunteered that the infant had been exposed to a tree processionary caterpillar. The infant responded to systemic corticosteroids and antihistamines although the rash persisted for more than 5 days.
