Treatments for Latrodectism—A Systematic Review on Their Clinical Effectiveness [PDF]
Toxins, 2017 Latrodectism or envenomation by widow-spiders is common and clinically significant worldwide. Alpha-latrotoxin is the mammalian-specific toxin in the venom that results in toxic effects observed in humans.
Nicole M. Ryan +2 more
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Discovery of a Recombinant Human Monoclonal Immunoglobulin G Antibody Against α-Latrotoxin From the Mediterranean Black Widow Spider (Latrodectus tredecimguttatus) [PDF]
Frontiers in Immunology, 2020 Widow spiders are among the few spider species worldwide that can cause serious envenoming in humans. The clinical syndrome resulting from Latrodectus spp.
Sofie Føns +8 more
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Human antibodies neutralizing the alpha-latrotoxin of the European black widow [PDF]
Frontiers in ImmunologyPoisoning by widow-spider (genus Latrodectus) bites occurs worldwide. The illness, termed latrodectism, can cause severe and persistent pain and can lead to muscle rigidity, respiratory complications, and cardiac problems. It is a global health challenge
Maximilian Ruschig +12 more
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Electronic Physician, 2017 Some of the world’s most dangerous spiders have been certified in some areas of Iran. Spider bites are common in some geographical areas, and are sporadic in some regions. Spider bites can be classified as latrodectism or loxoscelism.
Hossein Sanaei-Zadeh
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Recent Advances in Research on Widow Spider Venoms and Toxins [PDF]
Toxins, 2015 Widow spiders have received much attention due to the frequently reported human and animal injures caused by them. Elucidation of the molecular composition and action mechanism of the venoms and toxins has vast implications in the treatment of ...
Shuai Yan, Xianchun Wang
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A randomised controlled trial of intramuscular vs. intravenous antivenom for latrodectism--the RAVE study [PDF]
QJM, 2008 Widow spider-bite causes latrodectism and is associated with significant morbidity worldwide. Antivenom is given by both the intravenous (IV) and intramuscular (IM) routes and it is unclear which is more effective.To compare the effectiveness of IV vs. IM redback spider antivenom.Randomized controlled trial.Patients with latrodectism were given either ...
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Poisonous Spiders: Bites, Symptoms, and Treatment; an Educational Review [PDF]
Emergency, 2014 More than 40,000 species of spiders have been identified in the world. Spider bites is a common problem among people, however few of them are harmful but delay in treatment can cause death.
Farzad Rahmani +5 more
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Widow spiders in the New World: a review on Latrodectus Walckenaer, 1805 (Theridiidae) and latrodectism in the Americas [PDF]
Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases, 2021 Humankind has always been fascinated by venomous animals, as their toxic substances have transformed them into symbols of power and mystery. Over the centuries, researchers have been trying to understand animal venoms, unveiling intricate mixtures of ...
Marjolly Brigido Caruso +4 more
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Specific Antivenom Ability in Neutralizing Hepatic and Renal Changes 24 Hours after Latrodectus dahli Envenomation [PDF]
Journal of Arthropod-Borne Diseases, 2016 Background: Latrodectism, a syndrome caused by Latrodectus genus, is one of the clinical problems that occur predominantly in north east of Iran. Nowadays antivenom therapy has become the most useful treatment for animal bites; however there is still a ...
Elham Valikhanfard-Zanjani +4 more
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Media framing of spiders may exacerbate arachnophobic sentiments
People and Nature, 2020 Spiders are able to arouse strong emotional reactions in humans. While spider bites are statistically rare events, our perception is skewed towards the potential harm spiders can cause to humans.
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