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Maternal care thwarts parasitoids in the invasive brown widow spider (<i>Latrodectus geometricus</i>). [PDF]
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Black Widow Spider Envenomation
Topics in Companion Animal Medicine, 2006Black widow spiders are found throughout the continental United States and north into the southern Canadian provinces. Male black widow spiders are of little medical importance. Female black widow spiders can be 20 times larger than males. The female can be identified by the hourglass pattern, red or orange in color, on the ventral aspect of her shiny,
Michael E Peterson
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Black widow spider bite in a child
American Journal of Emergency Medicine, 1996An 8-year-old boy who was bitten by a black widow spider was seen in the emergency department twice, as well as by his private family physician, within a 24-hour period of time before being admitted to the hospital. This patient should have been observed for a longer period of time in the emergency department or admitted to the hospital on the day of ...
E Jackson Allison
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Anaphylaxis to black widow spider antivenom
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2012Black widow spider envenomation is commonly reported to poison centers. Black widow spider envenomation produces a clinical syndrome, known as latrodectism, characterized by headache, nausea, vomiting, several muscle cramping and pain, joint stiffness, hypertension, and regional diaphoresis. Black widow spider antivenom (Merck & Co, Inc, West Point, PA
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Journal of Toxicology: Clinical Toxicology, 1983
Black widow spiders (Latrodectus species) are found worldwide. Envenomation of humans usually occurs as the result of chance intrusion into the spider's domain by the human. The venom is regarded as one of the most potent biologic toxins. The venom acts by destabilization of cell membranes and degranulation of nerve terminals resulting in the release ...
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Black widow spiders (Latrodectus species) are found worldwide. Envenomation of humans usually occurs as the result of chance intrusion into the spider's domain by the human. The venom is regarded as one of the most potent biologic toxins. The venom acts by destabilization of cell membranes and degranulation of nerve terminals resulting in the release ...
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Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing, 2011
This article is a case study of a patient cared for in the hours before her death. After the patient's death, we learned the patient died of a black widow spider bite. This article sheds light on the potential seriousness of this venom and allows for more rapid detection and treatment of those who are unfortunate enough to be bitten.
Kristine, Gaisford, Donald D, Kautz
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This article is a case study of a patient cared for in the hours before her death. After the patient's death, we learned the patient died of a black widow spider bite. This article sheds light on the potential seriousness of this venom and allows for more rapid detection and treatment of those who are unfortunate enough to be bitten.
Kristine, Gaisford, Donald D, Kautz
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Black widow spider envenomation in pregnancy
The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine, 2010Little data exist regarding the optimal treatment and outcomes of pregnancies complicated by black widow spider envenomation. Our objective is to evaluate the clinical effects, medical outcomes, and treatment differences between pregnant and nonpregnant women.This observational study is based on a review of the database maintained by the American ...
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New England Journal of Medicine, 1997
To the Editor: Thanks to Dr. Stack (June 5 issue)1 for the stunning photograph and description of the black widow spider. However, in my area, I usually encounter black widow spiders from the dorsum, not the ventrum, so the hourglass marking is not visible. The dorsum is also characteristic. Black widow spiders have a shiny, fat abdomen that looks like
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To the Editor: Thanks to Dr. Stack (June 5 issue)1 for the stunning photograph and description of the black widow spider. However, in my area, I usually encounter black widow spiders from the dorsum, not the ventrum, so the hourglass marking is not visible. The dorsum is also characteristic. Black widow spiders have a shiny, fat abdomen that looks like
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2009
Arachnophobia, an irrational fear of spiders, is prevalent in the United States. The black widow spider, despite being numerous and highly venomous, is often found in close proximity to humans with little contact. Although no reported bites from males have been recorded, they are generally peaceful and rarely bite humans.
Karen Vail, Carl Jones, Harry Williams
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Arachnophobia, an irrational fear of spiders, is prevalent in the United States. The black widow spider, despite being numerous and highly venomous, is often found in close proximity to humans with little contact. Although no reported bites from males have been recorded, they are generally peaceful and rarely bite humans.
Karen Vail, Carl Jones, Harry Williams
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