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Oak processionary moth (OPM): health effects of exposure
Systematic review of the evidence around the health effects associated with exposure to setae of OPM larvae and a summary of the findings.
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Human contact with the hairs (setae) of some caterpillar species is associated with a range of symptoms of varying severity, from urticarial rash and dermatitis to anaphylaxis.
This review establishes the health effects associated with exposure to OPM, with particular reference to anaphylaxis.
Published 31 May 2015