Centipede bites in Hawai'i: a brief case report and review of the literature.

In this article, a local case of a centipede bite, with fairly typical symptoms and an uncomplicated course, is presented. The literature is reviewed, indicating that serious complications, while rare, are possible. The author recommends that clinicians structure assessments of centipede bites around knowledge of serious potential complications and provide counseling on prevention of future attacks.