Megalopyge opercularis Caterpillar Stings Reported to Texas Poison Centers

Conclusions M opercularis caterpillar stings reported to Texas poison centers were more frequently reported in July and October to November. Most of the patients were adults. The majority of patients were managed outside of healthcare facilities and did not have serious outcomes. Most of the adverse clinical effects were dermal in nature.
Source: Wilderness and Environmental Medicine - Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research