Recognize the characteristics symptoms and effects when tomcat insects exposed

 

Tomcat is a genus of insects insects Paederus. Paederus characteristic of producing a toxin called paederin. Toxin, it makes the skin blister-like burns and remove the fluid. In some areas in Indonesia, also known as the Tomcat ant or ants kayap Kanai. Tomcat term allegedly derives from the name American fighter aircraft. Tomcat is the size of only 7.5 - 8mm. Despite its small size, but the toxins released by these insects was stronger than cobra venom.  

That is the reason why you should be aware of this Tomcat bug.

Characteristics of Insects and How to Recognize Tomcat

Besides having the characteristic of producing a toxin called paederin, insects Tomcat also has other features, including:

    * Insects Tomcat adult body length of about 7.5-8mm
    * Color dark orange with black on the head, the front wing, and the base of the abdomen
    * When viewed from a magnifying glass, the front wing has a blue / green colored sheen

Symptoms that Occur When Tomcat Insects Exposed

Symptoms, Effects and the Effects of Exposure to insects TomcatSerangga Tomcat normally live in the area or plant trees and shrubs. When in danger, the insect will excrete toxins Tomcat as an act to defend itself from enemy threats. Toxic substances "pederin" contained in this insect can cause effects that are quite painful on the skin. If in contact, wash hands and skin with soap and water.

Director General of Disease Control and Environmental Health (P2PL) Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, Professor Dr. Tjandra Yoga Aditama, describes the clinical symptoms of the attack tomcat. Among other things, the affected skin usually in the area of ​​bare skin in a short time to be hot. Then after 24 to 48 hours will appear on the bubble and the surrounding red skin lesions resembling due to exposure to hot water or burns.

In the rare cases of skin does not cause significant symptoms. It should be ensured when there is no history of exposure or chemical burns. Then lesions of the eye causes conjunctivitis or so-called Naerobi Eye.

How to Cope and Treating Insect When Exposed to Tomcat

For treatment, Tjandra suggest if finding this bug should not be pressed so that the poison is not on the skin. Then put the plastic carefully and remove to a safe place. Immediately give water and soap on the skin in contact with these insects.

Tjandra is also said to make sure the insect is no longer, to prevent further lesions in the skin, skin with an antiseptic compress cold. Such lesions arise when it burns, for continued treatment should check with your nearest clinic or hospital.