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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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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 ...
Michael D, Wolfe +4 more
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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
Christopher O, Hoyte +2 more
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Myocarditis after black widow spider envenomation
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2008The black widow spider (BWS), which is a member of the arthropod family, is widely distributed on earth. Black widow spider bites can cause a wide variety of signs or symptoms in humans, but the cardiovascular manifestations are relatively rare except hypertension/hypotension and bradycardia/tachycardia.
Sari, Ibrahim +4 more
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Black widow spider bite in a child
The 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 ...
J A, Reeves, E J, Allison, P E, Goodman
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α-Latrotoxin (black widow spider)
1997Abstract α-l Tx is a single chain, slightly acidic (pl 5.2-5.5), non-glycosylated protein composed of 1401 amino acids (Kiyatkin et al. 1990). The structure includes an N-terminal region of -500 amino acids free of repeats, whereas the remaining region is of high intrinsic homology with short repeats occurring up to 19 times.
A Malgaroli, J Meldolesi
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Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing, 2012
Heather A, Borek, Nathan P, Charlton
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Heather A, Borek, Nathan P, Charlton
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The Journal of the American Board of Family Practice, 1993
These two cases illustrate many classical features of latrodectism. A subclinical bite followed by extensive systemic signs and symptoms in a recognizable pattern is strongly suggestive of the diagnosis. Pain and muscle spasms are refractory to standard therapy but are relieved by intravenous calcium. Finally, there should be complete resolution of the
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These two cases illustrate many classical features of latrodectism. A subclinical bite followed by extensive systemic signs and symptoms in a recognizable pattern is strongly suggestive of the diagnosis. Pain and muscle spasms are refractory to standard therapy but are relieved by intravenous calcium. Finally, there should be complete resolution of the
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American family physician, 1984
Latrodectus mactans has now invaded towns and cities. The spider's venom is a neurotoxin that causes little local reaction but produces pain and spasm in large skeletal muscle groups within 30 minutes to three hours after the bite. Severe envenomation may result in respiratory failure and coma. First aid is of no value.
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Latrodectus mactans has now invaded towns and cities. The spider's venom is a neurotoxin that causes little local reaction but produces pain and spasm in large skeletal muscle groups within 30 minutes to three hours after the bite. Severe envenomation may result in respiratory failure and coma. First aid is of no value.
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