Guidance

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.

Published 31 May 2015

• From: Public Health England

Documents

Health effects of exposure to setae of oak processionary moth larvae: systemic review

Ref: PHE publications gateway number: 2014650 PDF, 420KB, 32 pages

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Health effects associated with exposure to oak processionary moth larvae: a systematic review, summary of findings

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Details

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