Centipede envenomation (Chilopoda): Case report

Centipede envenomation (Chilopoda): Case report

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ABSTRACT Centipedes are venomous arthropods that have an elongated body, divided into many segments, presenting a pair of legs in each segment, adapted pairs of paws that simulate fangs and inject venom causing intense pain, with local Castor Oil erythema and edema, and rarely, blisters and skin necrosis.We present the case of a young woman pricked on her upper lip with intense swelling and local pain and discuss Bakery the real danger of envenomation and the therapeutic measures that should be taken.