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  2. Urushiol-induced contact dermatitis - Wikipedia

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    The rash typically persists one to two weeks, but in some cases may last up to five weeks. Urushiol is primarily found in the spaces between cells beneath the outer skin of the plant, so the effects are less severe if the plant tissue remains undamaged on contact. Once the oil and resin are thoroughly washed from the skin, the rash is not ...

  3. Dermanyssus gallinae - Wikipedia

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    Dermanyssus gallinae (also known as the red mite) is a haematophagous ectoparasite of poultry.It has been implicated as a vector of several major pathogenic diseases. [1] [2] Despite its common names, it has a wide range of hosts including several species of wild birds and mammals, including humans, where the condition it causes is called gamasoidosis.

  4. Urushiol - Wikipedia

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    Urushiol is an oleoresin contained within the sap of poison ivy and related plants, and after injury to the plant, or late in the fall, the sap leaks to the surface of the plant, where under certain temperature and humidity conditions the urushiol becomes a blackish lacquer after being in contact with oxygen. [15] [16] [11] Urushi lacquer is ...

  5. Common weed can cause painful rash - AOL

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    Oatmeal baths may relieve itching. An antihistamine may help relieve itching. (NOTE: Drowsiness may occur.) In severe cases or if the rash is on the face or genitals, seek professional medical ...

  6. Microsporum gallinae - Wikipedia

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    Microsporum gallinae is a fungus of the genus Microsporum that causes dermatophytosis, commonly known as ringworm. [1] Chickens represent the host population of Microsporum gallinae but its opportunistic nature allows it to enter other populations of fowl, mice, squirrels, cats, [ 2 ] dogs and monkeys. [ 3 ]

  7. Cnidoscolus texanus - Wikipedia

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    Texas bullnettle (Cnidoscolus texanus), Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge, Colorado Co., TX, USA; 15 May 2013. It is a perennial plant with erect or sprawling branching stems growing from thick root stock, up to 40 inches long and 8 inches thick. It has milky latex and stiff prickly glandular-based, stinging hairs.

  8. Fowlpox - Wikipedia

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    Fowlpox is the worldwide disease of poultry caused by viruses of the family Poxviridae and the genus Avipoxvirus. The viruses causing fowlpox are distinct from one another but antigenically similar, possible hosts including chickens, turkeys, quail, canaries, pigeons, and many other species of birds. There are two forms of the disease.

  9. Phytophotodermatitis - Wikipedia

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    Phytophotodermatitis, also known as berloque dermatitis, [1] [2] [3] margarita photodermatitis, [4] [5] lime disease [6] or lime phytodermatitis [6] is a cutaneous phototoxic inflammatory reaction resulting from contact with a light-sensitizing botanical agent (such as lime juice) followed by exposure to ultraviolet A (UV-A) light (from the sun, for instance).