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Spider and Centipede Bites [PDF]

open access: yes, 2022
Spider bites usually have minor effects on humans due to their sensitive jaws, impotent venom, or inadequate toxins. Among the clinically significant ones, widow spider bites from Latrodectus species may cause muscle spasms and rigidity with pain, while ...
Demir, Mehmet Cihat
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Un caso di aracnidismo necrotico da Cheiracanthium Mildei L. Koch, 1864 (Araneae, Clubionidae) nel salento.

open access: yes, 1970
ItViene segnalato un caso di aracnidismo di tipo necrotico da parte di Cheiracanthium mildei occorso a una donna della provincia di Lecce. Le morsicature di questo ragno hanno provocato acuto e persistente dolore ed edema alle parti colpite, dove sono ...
Trentini, Massimo, Pepe, Roberto
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Arterial Thrombosis and Gangrene Secondary to Arachnidism

open access: yes, 2009
Spider bites can cause local tissue damage as well as life-threatening complications. This is a case report of a female with no history of lower extremity vascular disease who presented with a spider bite on the dorsum of her foot.
Christian Bianchi   +3 more
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[A woman with an eschar]

open access: yes, 2014
Contains fulltext : 127595.pdf (Publisher’s version ) (Open Access)A 65-year-old woman had an eschar after a holiday to Spain. A skin biopsy showed findings consistent with an ulcer but tested negative for fungi, atypical mycobacteria ...
Mast, Q. de   +2 more
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Hemolysis induced by Loxosceles laeta venom. In vitro experience Estudio de la hemolisis inducida por veneno de Loxosceles laeta. Experiencia in vitro. [PDF]

open access: yes, 1993
To study the effects of loxosceles laeta venom on red blood cells and the possible factors involved in hemolysis during arachnidism, in vitro models were designed to measure the role of loxosceles venom, calcium, complement and antibodies in the ...
Bravo, Roberto   +4 more
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Spider Bites: Assessment and Management

open access: yes, 1999
Thesis (M.Nurs.), College of Nursing, Washington State UniversityIn the United States most spider bites can be attributed to the black widow (Lactrodectus mactans), the brown recluse spider (Loxosceles reclusa), and the hobo spider (Tegenaria agrestis ...
Watson, Jennifer Anne
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Arachnidism leading to a complicated infection in a middle aged female

open access: yes
Arachnids are known to seek out dark, undisturbed areas, where they can be secluded. Although generally not known for their aggression towards humans, they are known to bite when prompted.
Medina, Carol A   +3 more
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Investigations into the digestive system proteases of Argiope aurantia (Araneae: Araneidae), hemolytic agents of spider venoms, and the role of both in necrotic arachnidism

open access: yes, 2003
Necrotic arachnidism, or tissue necrosis following spider bites is a widespread problem. Knowledge of the exact mechanism that produces such lesions is still incomplete. Here I have examined spider digestive fluid proteases and spider venom enzymes (e.g.,
Foradori, Matthew Joseph
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Suspected Case of Loxoscelism (Spider-bite) in a Dog

open access: yes, 1985
Loxoscelism is a disease caused by envenomation by spiders belonging to the genus Loxosceles. Loxoscelism (also known as "necrotic arachnidism" or "gangrenous spot") has been mentioned as a disease in humans since the 1870'S,1 but the etiological agent ...
Greve, John, Taylor, Scott
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