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.
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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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New Record of Spiders (Arachnida: Araneae) from Bashagard District, Southern Iran, with the Report of a Medically Important Species. [PDF]
J Trop Med, 2022 Spiders are the largest order of arachnids with some medically important species. Considering that no comprehensive research has been conducted on the fauna and distribution of Araneae in Bashagard County (Hormozgan Province) so far, the present investigation has been carried out on these essential issues in this deprived tropical region.
Hosseinpour A +3 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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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.
Stefano Mammola +3 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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α-Latrotoxin and Pain: A Nociceptor Perspective on Latrodectism [PDF]
ToxinsAlpha-latrotoxin (α-LTX) is the principal vertebrate-specific neurotoxin in widow spider (Latrodectus) venom and a powerful presynaptic secretagogue.
Bazbek Davletov +3 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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Latrodectus envenomation in Ethiopia [PDF]
International Journal of Emergency MedicineBlack widows, one of the few spiders that can sting humans with poison, are members of the spider genus Latrodectus and are well-known for the extraordinary potency of their neurotoxic venom.
Shimelis Korbu +2 more
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Organ-resolved lipid mapping in Steatoda nobilis spider model using high-resolution mass spectrometry imaging and Kendrick mass defect analysis [PDF]
Frontiers in ChemistryThe noble false widow spider (Steatoda nobilis), a rapidly spreading member of the Theridiidae family, has gained attention for its increasing presence near human habitats and its medical significance due to envenomation reports.
Damien Redureau +12 more
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