Gypsy moth caterpillar (medical condition): A hairy, bright-colored caterpillar which can cause skin symptoms on contact with the hair. Inhalation of the hairs can cause respiratory symptoms and eye exposure can also result in symptoms. Patients with pre-existing asthma or atopic allergies may suffer more severe symptoms.
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Tussock moth caterpillar poisoning:
»Introduction: Tussock moth caterpillar poisoning
»Symptoms of Tussock moth caterpillar poisoning
These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Gypsy moth caterpillar:
Gypsy moth caterpillar: Another name for Tussock moth caterpillar poisoning (or close medical condition association).
»Introduction: Tussock moth caterpillar poisoning
»Symptoms of Tussock moth caterpillar poisoning
Some of the symptoms of Gypsy moth caterpillar incude:
See full list of 10 symptoms of Gypsy moth caterpillar (Tussock moth caterpillar poisoning)
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