TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 210. Arthropod Bites and Stings A1 - Schwartz, Robert A. A1 - Steen, Christopher J. A2 - Goldsmith, Lowell A. A2 - Katz, Stephen I. A2 - Gilchrest, Barbara A. A2 - Paller, Amy S. A2 - Leffell, David J. A2 - Wolff, Klaus Y1 - 2012 N1 - T2 - Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine, 8e AB - |PrintArthropod Bites and Stings at a GlanceMany arthropod species are capable of inflicting bites and stings on humans.Reactions to arthropod assaults can range from mild to life threatening.Arthropods also serve as vectors for systemic diseases.The terrestrial arthropods of medical importance include the orders Arachnida (arachnids), Chilopoda (centipedes), Diplopoda (millipedes), and Insecta (insects). SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/19 UR - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=56094994 ER -