title: [Invasions of Paederus sabaeus (Coleoptera Staphylinidae) in central Africa. 1. Entomological and epidemiological aspects].
abstract: In May 1993, at the end of the rainy season, outbreaks of Paederus sabaeus (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae) were recorded in Brazzaville (Congo), Kinshasa (Zaire), Franceville and Libreville (Gabon) and even in Bangui (CAR) at the North of the equator. A short review of previous outbreaks in Africa and on vesicant substances is given by the authors. These beetles are attracted to neon lights and they rest on the walls or on the skin of the occupants. When the insects are crushed on the bare skin their haemolymph liberate pederine and related vesicant components which provocate dermatitis. The insects disappeared spontaneously after three to four weeks.
authors.affiliation: Centre ORSTOM, Brazzaville, Congo.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Penchenier
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mouchet
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Cros
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Legall
authors.forename: J Y
authors.initials: JY
authors.lastname: Cosnefroy
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Quézédé
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Chandenier
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001517:Coleoptera / Q000737:chemistry; D003223:Congo / Q000453:epidemiology; D015023:Democratic Republic of the Congo / Q000453:epidemiology; D003872:Dermatitis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology*; D005681:Gabon / Q000453:epidemiology; D007509:Irritants / Q000506:poisoning; D011714:Pyrans / Q000506:poisoning; D012621:Seasons; D014118:Toxins, Biological
chemical_list: D007509:Irritants; D011714:Pyrans; D014118:Toxins, Biological; C100127:pederin
vernacular_title: Invasions de Paederus sabaeus (Coléoptère Staphylinidae) en Afrique centrale. 1. Aspects entomologiques et épidémiologiques.