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Nov 2, 2022 · Keratoconjunctivitis or periorbital dermatitis due to Paederus beetle is popularly called as “Nairobi eye.” The ocular involvement is usually unilateral in nature. The eyes being an exposed part during sleep, and presence of rugosities, make periorbital area prone to deposition of pederin.
Nairobi fly is the common name for two species of rove beetle in the genus Paederus, native to East Africa originating from Tanzania. The beetles contain a corrosive substance known as pederin, which can cause chemical burns if it comes into contact with skin. Because of these burns, the Nairobi fly is sometimes referred to as a "dragon bug."
Paederus dermatitis is a skin irritation due to contact with certain species of the rove beetle, such as the Nairobi fly. It is also known as rove beetle rash, dermatitis linearis, spider lick, night burn, and Nairobi fly rash.
Apr 29, 2020 · When pederin comes into contact with people’s eyes, because of hand rubbing, it can cause conjunctivitis – also known as Nairobi eye – and potentially temporary blindness.
Apr 24, 2017 · A condition known as Nairobi eye will occur when you come into contact with the beetle’s body fluid or blood. This is when you touch your eye with hands that have come into contact with the Nairobi fly’s toxins, leading to the swelling of the eye, redness, or further complications.
The name Nairobi eye (or Nairobi fly or Kenya fly) is applied to two species of beetle which live in East Africa, Paederus eximius and Paederus sabaeus. They are species of the rove beetle genus Paederus, and are black and red in colour, and about 6–10 mm long.
Conjunctivitis which is commonly known as Nairobi eye in eastern Africa occurs when the eyes are affected. [11] One study reported best results with a treatment regimen that combined topical steroids with oral antihistamines (first day) and antibiotics.
