Korean J Dermatol.
2002 Dec;40(12):1531-1533.
A Case of Chemical Burn by Pheropsophus Jessoensis
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea. bkcho@catholic.ac.kr
- 2Department of Parasitology, college of Medicine, The Yonsei University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
- Pheropsophus jessoensis, bombardier beetle, when physically assaulted, produces diverse toxicants, often at high concentrations, including acids, aldehydes, phenols, and quinones. They can eject these fluids forcibly, in the form of sprays, at 100degrees C. In this way, it induces a chemical burn to their enemies, including humans. We experienced a man who got a chemical burn by a biological pulse jet from Pheropsophus jessoensis, which has not been reported in the Korean literature.
