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Modification of footed pajamas to confirm arthropod bites: The Modified Onesie Biting Bug Assessment suit

Authors :
Scott A. Norton
Joanna Orzel
Michael R. Lindberg
Lorena Dollani
Source :
Pediatric dermatologyREFERENCES. 38(2)
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

When children present with features of bed bug bites, many parents are reluctant to accept the diagnosis. Furthermore, standard methods to detect arthropods in or around one's home can be expensive, time-consuming, and frustrating. We developed a simple, inexpensive way to provide evidence that the lesions are in fact due to arthropod bites. The Modified Onesie Biting Bug Assessment (MOBBA) suit utilizes simple alterations to a full-body onesie-type footed pajama, exposing some body surfaces to insect predators while protecting other areas.

Details

ISSN :
15251470
Volume :
38
Issue :
2
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Pediatric dermatologyREFERENCES
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....7912e8079f239387910f25aee832e623