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Tularemia presenting as suspected necrotic arachnidism [PDF]
Heather Sateia
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Necrotic Arachnidism in Germany due to Bite of a Dysderidae Spider Probably Imported from South Tyrol, Italy [PDF]
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Alexander Zink +4 more
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Utilization of dapsone and hemoglobin in the epithelial skin regeneration therapy of cutaneous loxoscelism: A case report and integrative literature review [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Loxosceles spp are arthropods found worldwide. Its bite may produce cutaneous loxoscelism (necrotic or edematous) or cutaneous-visceral loxoscelism.
Omar Azuara-Antonio +5 more
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Spider Bite: A Rare Case of Acute Necrotic Arachnidism with Rapid and Fatal Evolution [PDF]
Mario Pezzi
exaly +2 more sources
A rare cause of secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis: systemic loxoscelism
Background. Loxoscelism is caused by the bite of a specific spider type called the Loxosceles genus. In Turkey, most cases are seen after L. rufescens bites.
Tuğba Erat +11 more
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Abstract Insect venom allergy is the most frequent cause of anaphylaxis in Europe and possibly worldwide. The majority of systemic allergic reactions after insect stings are caused by Hymenoptera, and among these, vespid genera induce most of the systemic sting reactions (SSR). Honey bees are the second leading cause of SSR.
Gunter Johannes Sturm +10 more
wiley +1 more source
The tick and I: Parasite‐host interactions between ticks and humans
Summary Ticks, particularly hard ticks (Ixodidae), which are among the most important vectors of dangerous infectious agents, feed on their hosts for extended periods of time. With this lifestyle, numerous adaptations have evolved in ticks and their hosts, the pharmacological importance of which is increasingly being recognized.
Michael P. Schön
wiley +1 more source
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.
Amin Hosseinpour +4 more
wiley +1 more source
Cancer therapeutics inspired by defense mechanisms in the animal kingdom
Abstract Many animals have evolved toxins to defend themselves from predators and hunt prey. These toxins have been honed over millions of years by the unique selective pressures on each organism leading to a vast array of potent bioactive compounds, many of which have therapeutic potential.
Kathleen Noble +3 more
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Esophageal stenosis secondary to severe loxoscelism: A case report
Abstract Loxoscelism is a public health issue in tropical countries, particularly in Brazil. It can affect children of all ages and may lead to severe and irreversible injuries. We report the case of an infant who suffered a severe loxoscelism accident in the cervical region, progressing to esophageal stricture requiring multiple dilations. Fortunately,
Lucas Rocha Alvarenga +3 more
wiley +1 more source

