A 3-year-old baby from Virac, Catanduanes suffered a burn in his foot after an encounter with a millipede.
According to Kuya Kim’s report on “24 Oras,” Friday, the kid’s mom requested for assist from the Facebook web page of Catanduanes Biodiversity, a non-government group.
The mom despatched a direct message and included a photograph of her kid’s foot, with the toes sporting a darkish purple or virtually black in colour. It developed when the kid wore sneakers and a millipede occurred to be inside.
“Ayon po sa kuwento ng nanay, nung pinasok ‘yung paa at na-trigger ‘yung millipede kaya as part of defense mechanism naglabas siya ng toxin o poison para protection sa kanyang sarili,” stated Feliciano De Leon, a biologist and member of Catanduanes Biodiversity.
(“According to the mother’s story, when the child inserted his foot the millipede got triggered and as part of its defense mechanism, released a toxin or poison to protect itself.”)
Dr. Grace Carole Beltran, a dermatologist, stated millipedes can produce a extreme allergic response as they emit hydrochloric acid and hydrogen cyanide.
What are you able to do in case of a millipede burn?
Beltran suggested washing the affected space first and making use of hydrocortisone cream or any steroid. Cold compress also can assist relieve the burning sensation.
—MGP, GMA Integrated News
