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A randomised controlled trial of intramuscular vs. intravenous antivenom for latrodectism--the RAVE study [PDF]
QJM - Monthly Journal of the Association of Physicians, 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 ...
Geoff K Isbister, Alison E Short
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First case of human latrodectism in Venezuela
Revista Da Sociedade Brasileira De Medicina Tropical, 2008 The first case of envenoming by Latrodectus geometricus in Venezuela is described. The accident occurred at the victim's home, in Aragua de Barcelona, Anzoátegui State. The 31-year-old female victim was bitten twice on the left scapular region, in quick succession (within seconds).
Leonardo De Sousa
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Systemic Latrodectism: A Venomous Encounter [PDF]
, 2022 McCullough, Matthew, Pan, Chelsea
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First report of brown widow spider sightings in Peninsular Malaysia and notes on its global distribution [PDF]
, 2015 Background The brown widow spider (Latrodectus geometricus Koch, 1841) has colonised many parts of the world from its continent of origin, Africa. By at least 1841, the species had successfully established populations in South America and has more ...
Abdul-Aziz, N.M. +12 more
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Dramatic expansion of the black widow toxin arsenal uncovered by multi-tissue transcriptomics and venom proteomics. [PDF]
, 2014 BackgroundAnimal venoms attract enormous interest given their potential for pharmacological discovery and understanding the evolution of natural chemistries.
Ayoub, Nadia A +4 more
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Envenomation caused by Latrodectus geometricus in São Paulo state, Brazil: a case report
Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases, 2009 Widow spiders (Latrodectus spp.), also known as "black widows", have a worldwide distribution and can cause latrodectism. To the best of our knowledge, in Brazil, only one case of Latrodectus geometricus (Koch, 1841) envenomation in a human has been ...
Ramb Almeida +3 more
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Black widow spider bite in Johannesburg
Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2018 Black widow spider bites are uncommon in South Africa, but it is important for clinicians to be aware of the clinical presentation in order to initiate appropriate treatment. This case highlights the presentation and management of a middle-aged gentleman
Teressa S. Thomas +2 more
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Spider bite: a current approach to management [PDF]
, 2006 Although spider bite is common, most spider bites cause minor effects and do not require treatment. More significant effects result from redback and, less commonly, from funnel-web spider bites.
Isbister, Geoffrey K.
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Biotechnological Trends in Spider and Scorpion Antivenom Development [PDF]
, 2016 Spiders and scorpions are notorious for their fearful dispositions and their ability to inject venom into prey and predators, causing symptoms such as necrosis, paralysis, and excruciating pain.
Engmark, Mikael +5 more
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