毒素可腐蚀皮肤！北方多地出现隐翅虫，紧急提醒
双语君约 4 分钟A toxic rove beetle commonly found in southern China is increasingly being reported in homes in northern regions, prompting experts to warn that contact with its toxin can cause dermatitis and to advise people on how to safely remove the insects and treat exposure.
dermatitis /ˌdɜrməˈtaɪtɪs/ 皮炎
Du Mengze, a lecturer at the School of Veterinary Medicine at Beijing University of Agriculture, said the species that poses a threat to humans, mainly Paederus fuscipes, is found in all provincial-level regions of China except Xizang autonomous region. While southern China remains a high-incidence area, the insect has been expanding northward in recent years, a trend that experts have linked to rising average temperatures.
网上将隐翅虫称为“飞行的硫酸”，认为其体液具有强酸性，这一说法并不准确。
杜孟泽表示，隐翅虫体液的酸性没有那么夸张，真正导致皮肤损伤的，是体液中所含的隐翅虫毒素。通常只有在虫体被拍打、挤压破碎后，含有毒素的体液外漏并接触皮肤，才可能引发红肿、水疱、溃烂等症状。
据科普中国介绍，毒隐翅虫毒素是一种接触性毒素，如果接触到皮肤，就会引起隐翅虫皮炎，令人产生瘙痒、刺痛和灼烧感，皮肤上会出现线性的红斑、水泡或者脓包，等消退以后还容易结痂和留疤。对于极少数过敏体质的人来说，可能会引起更强烈的反应。
The toxin, pederin, is a potent contact irritant. Skin exposure can cause Paederus dermatitis, characterized by itching, stinging and burning, as well as linear redness, blisters or pustules. Scabbing and temporary skin discoloration may occur during healing. In rare cases, people with allergies may experience more severe reactions.
pederin /'pederɪn/ 青腰虫素
pustules /ˈpʌstʃul/ 脓疱
那么，遇到毒隐翅虫上身，正确的处理方法是什么呢？很简单，不要拍，轻轻吹走或弹走就好。如果不小心将毒隐翅虫拍死在皮肤上，正确应对步骤有三点。
▌第一步：第一时间用大量肥皂水冲洗，将残留的毒液洗去，减少对皮肤的损伤。如果在眼睛旁边，就不要用肥皂水了，用清水冲洗即可。
If a beetle lands on the skin, do not swat or crush it. Instead, gently blow or flick it away. If the insect is crushed on the skin, immediately wash the affected area thoroughly with soapy water to remove any residual toxin. If it comes into contact with the eyes, rinse them with clean water.
▌第二步：清洗后不要涂抹酒精、碘伏、牙膏和各种“偏方”，同时克制自己抓挠患处，以免造成二次感染。
Do not apply alcohol, iodine, toothpaste or folk remedies, and avoid scratching to reduce the risk of secondary infection.
▌第三步：如果后续依然感觉不适，要尽快就医，在医生指导下外涂药物，内服抗组胺药物或者抗生素治疗。
If symptoms persist or worsen, seek medical attention promptly. Doctors may prescribe topical medications or other treatment depending on the severity of the reaction.
有医生提醒，隐翅虫有趋光性，夜间活动频繁。居家应关好细密纱窗，夜晚拉上窗帘，减少室内灯光外泄，睡前检查床铺缝隙。傍晚至夜间，尽量避免长时间逗留在草丛、树林、草坪等潮湿多虫区域；如需前往，最好穿长袖长裤，减少皮肤暴露。
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