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©The Author(s) 2026.
World J Clin Cases. Jan 16, 2026; 14(2): 114762
Published online Jan 16, 2026. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v14.i2.114762
Figure 2
Figure 2 The sting site on the plantar right foot. A 6 cm area of erythema is visible. Note the application of a dark, pasty substance, a mixture of Kiwi shoe polish and Colgate toothpaste, applied as traditional first aid before seeking hospital care. This highlights a critical public health challenge in endemic regions.


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