A Case of Chemical Burn by Pheropsophus Jessoensis.
- Author:
Moon Jung CHOI
1
;
Hyun Jeong PARK
;
Jun Young LEE
;
Baik Kee CHO
;
In Yong LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea. bkcho@catholic.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Bombardier beetle;
Chemical burn;
Pheropsophus jessoensis
- MeSH:
Aldehydes;
Beetles;
Burns, Chemical*;
Humans;
Phenol;
Phenols;
Quinones
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2002;40(12):1531-1533
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
