Gangtok: Over 100 students from the Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT) as well as others from neighbouring Rangpo- Singtam axis in East Sikkim have been reporting infections related to Blister Bee Dermatitis, also known as Nairobi Fly Dermatitis.
Around 8-10 cases are being reported at the Rangpo Public Health Centre (PHC) daily.
Nairobi fly is the common name for two species of rove beetle in the genus Paederus, native to East Africa. The beetle contains toxic hemolymph known as pederin, which can cause chemical burns if it comes into contact with skin and burns. The Nairobi fly is sometimes referred to as a dragon bug. The symptoms include skin inflammation, rashes and blisters in severe cases.
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