Dermal absorption of canthardin from the Spoor-winged goose (Plectropterus gambensis) can cause what symptoms?
According to the cited reference, “Common skin manifestations include a dermatitis rash with blister formation. Specifcally, cantharidin causes release of serine proteases that cause desmosomal plaque disruption leading to acantholysis, intradermal blistering, and nonspecifc lysis of the skin”
Yeung KA, Chai PR, Russell BL, Erickson TB. Avian Toxins and Poisoning Mechanisms. J Med Toxicol. 2022 Oct;18(4):321-333. doi: 10.1007/s13181-022-00891-6. Epub 2022 Apr 26. PMID: 35474563; PMCID: PMC9492810.
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