| Autor: |
Jalink MB; Department of Ophthalmology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands., Wisse RPL; Department of Ophthalmology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands. |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Zdroj: |
The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene [Am J Trop Med Hyg] 2021 Sep 27; Vol. 105 (6), pp. 1795-1797. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Sep 27. |
| DOI: |
10.4269/ajtmh.21-0337 |
| Abstrakt: |
Tarantulas are large spiders that can defend themselves by shedding urticating hairs (setae). In this paper, we aim to discuss the ocular conditions caused by these setae through a literature review. In total, 25 cases were identified in the PubMed database. Tarantula setae have a barbed structure that enables migration through the globe. They give rise to a spectrum of complaints, causing a granulomatous inflammatory reaction in the compartment they settle. Superficial corneal hairs cause a mild keratitis, while hairs that penetrate Descemet's membrane can induce an anterior uveitis. Both can be treated with local steroids; when possible, hairs should be debrided. Setae that migrate into the posterior segment can cause a focal vitritis that can be more difficult to treat, sometimes requiring vitrectomy. |
| Databáze: |
MEDLINE |
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