Table 3.2 More precise identification of the cause in accidents with venomous arthropods1 on the basis of the circumstances
Beetles, Biomedical database
1 Stings from blood-sucking insects, in particular mosquitoes, flies and horseflies, can also cause local or allergic reactions.
Signs of paralysis due to attached ticks2?
yes
Ticks, Biomedical database
no
Local or systemic envenoming due to a sting/bite?
yes
Scorpions
Spiders
Bees, wasps or ants
Centipedes
for more precise identification see Table 3.3
no
Local reactions due to a venomous secretion on the skin?
yes
Millipedes, Biomedical database
no
Tiny urticating hairs that penetrate the skin after contact or enter the airways or eyes from the air and lead to inflammatory reactions. Rarely also systemic effects.
Butterflies or their caterpillars, Biomedical database
Bird spiders, Biomedical database
2 Ticks may already have fallen off when the signs of paralysis are observed.