Investigation of Blister Beetle (Lytta vesicatoria) Dermatitis Outbreak and Containment at Kwara State University Students’ Hostels
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
The study was undertaken to ascertain the causative agent and diagnosis of the clinical profile of patients that made them susceptible to Blister Beetle Dermatitis, efforts were also devoted to investigate risk factors associated with BBD symptoms in patients. This study also provides entomological and environmental data on occurrence and outbreak of BBD at the student hostels in Kwara State University, Nigeria. Patients with clinical manifestation of dermatitis were studied by questionnaire administration along with close clinical examination of the disease condition. The questionnaire sought information on skin lesions, sleeping locations of the patients and beetle activity. The result of the study revealed 44 patients (30 males and 14 females) reported insect bite, dermatitis at and were treated for BBD at the University Medical Centre. The majority of patients were in the age group 10-25years, (77.3%). Thirty four (77.3%) resides in the hostels of the university while others live outside. The commonest body locations affected was the neck (40.9%) and head and face (27.3%). Majority of the cases were reported in October (83%), September (7.8%) and August (2.4%) which coincided with both rainy period and high prevalence of blister beetles collection at the study area. Mean duration of the symptoms manifestation were 3 to 5 days. Fitting houses with good insect screens, light-proof curtains, yellow light bulb and immediate washing of area of contact of beetle on body with soap and water are parts of the precautionary measures proffered. Keywords: Blister beetle, control, dermatitis, season, outbreak.
Authors and Affiliations
Adeyemi Mufutau AJAO, Oluwasogo A. OLALUBI, Ismaila. Adeniran ADEROLU, Nimat B. IDRIS, Shola. K BABATUNDE, Abdulrasheed Abidemi ADIO, E. B AJAO
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