Dermatology Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy(DJCLT)

Ethiopian Public Health Institute, Ethiopia

Publications

• Research Article   
  Nairobi Fly Dermatitis Outbreak Investigation In Bodite Town Administrationwolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia, April, 2018
  Author(s): Mesay Gunta*, Abate woldetensai, Mesay Hailu, David Sugerman, Haile Bekele and Behailu Shibesh
  
  Background: Nairobi fly dermatitis is unusual form of contact dermatitis caused by pederine, ahemolymph fluid released when the insects are crushed against the skin. Patients often present with a sudden onset burning sensation and cutaneous pain. The insects are belonging to the genus Paederus. These insects are found worldwide, although the concentration is higher in tropical and subtropical areas. In Ethiopia, more particularly in Wolaita, Nairobi fly dermatitis is uncommon previously. Hence, we aimed to describe the clinical characteristics and identify risk factors prone to the disease. Methods: We conducted unmatched case-control study (ratio 1:2) with 45 cases and 90 controls from April 5 to 14, 2018 in Ade charake Village, Southern Ethiopia. Cases were patients who had a history of linear dermatitis, kissing/mirror image/ lesions, multiple vesiculo-pustular lesion, ex.. Read More»
  

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