Is Staphylinus really poisonous?

Staphylinus is the general term of Coleoptera beetles of the family Staphylinidae, which likes to move in the light. It is reported on the Internet that it is extremely toxic and can cause death after slapping. But according to experts, it is not so poisonous. Compared with Aedes albopictus, tsutsugamushi and Guanyin, it is the weakest. Let's take a look at whether Staphylinus is really poisonous.

Is Staphylinus really poisonous?

20 species of Staphylinus which can cause dermatitis have been reported all over the world, but only 3 species are known in China, namely, Staphylinus xanthopoda, Staphylinus nigropoda and Staphylinus exotic. All parts of the body of Staphylinus contain toxin. when it stays on the skin, it releases strong acidic venom to burn the skin. after an incubation period of several hours to 2 days, skin damage can occur and cause dermatitis. Although Staphylinus causes disease, it generally does not kill people.

How did the cryptopterus get infected?

The main results are as follows: 1. The body of Staphylinus is crushed directly on the skin, and this route of infection is called direct infection.

2. The body fragments of Staphylinus contaminated the fingers, and then the fingers touched other parts of the body to cause infection.

3. The cryptopterus is hidden in clothing and facial towels, and when in use, the insect body is rubbed and rotten so that the venom is contaminated on it and contact with the skin to cause infection.

How is cryptopterous insect dermatitis treated?

1. Rinse with a large amount of water, which can dilute the venom and reduce the burning sensation of the skin.

2. rinse the skin with a certain proportion of potassium permanganate solution, normal saline and a certain proportion of sodium bicarbonate solution.

3. If conditions permit, you can wash the wound with alkaline soapy water. Acid-alkali neutralization can relieve skin discomfort.

4. When using calamine lotion, it is recommended to pick out the pustule and dry it first, and then apply calamine lotion 3-5 times a day.

5. Take Hismin or chlorpheniramine orally. These drugs are recommended to be taken under the guidance of a doctor. Do not take drugs without authorization.

6. Apply anti-allergic Piyanping ointment or Wuji ointment after local disinfection, but do not apply the ointment directly to the wound.