Extreme pain from brown recluse spider bites: model for cytokine-driven pain. [PDF]
JAMA Dermatol, 2014 IMPORTANCE Bites from the brown recluse spider (BRS) can cause extreme pain. We propose cytokine release as a cause of the discomfort and a central mechanism through glial cell upregulation to explain measured pain levels and time course.
Payne KS +7 more
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Management of Brown Recluse Spider Bites in Primary Care [PDF]
The Journal of the American Board of Family Practice, 2004 BACKGROUND Treatment of brown recluse spider bites remains controversial; there are multiple options but little evidence of their effectiveness. METHODS Over a 5-year period, family physicians enrolled consecutive patients with suspected brown recluse ...
J. W. Mold, D. M. Thompson
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A Case Report on Generalised Muscle Spasms After Ornamental Tarantula Bites That Responded Well to Intravenous Calcium Gluconate Treatment. [PDF]
Cureus, 2023 Here, we present a case of a 55-year-old male, who was admitted with a spider bite, which caused swelling of the hand and painful muscle spasms along with palpitations.
Ramesh R +4 more
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Necrotic skin lesion in a dog attributed to Loxosceles (brown spider) bite: a case report [PDF]
Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases, 2009 Envenomations caused by Loxosceles (brown spider) have been reported throughout the world. Clinical signs associated to bites of these spiders involve dermonecrotic lesions and intense local inflammatory response, besides systemic manifestations such as ...
LHA Machado +7 more
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Bartonella henselae infection in a family experiencing neurological and neurocognitive abnormalities after woodlouse hunter spider bites. [PDF]
Parasit Vectors, 2013 BackgroundBartonella species comprise a group of zoonotic pathogens that are usually acquired by vector transmission or by animal bites or scratches.MethodsPCR targeting the Bartonella 16S-23S intergenic spacer (ITS) region was used in conjunction with ...
Mascarelli PE +7 more
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THE GLOBAL EPIDEMIOLOGY, SYNDROMIC CLASSIFICATION, MANAGEMENT, AND PREVENTION OF SPIDER BITES [PDF]
American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2004 Spiders are carnivorous arthropods that coexist with humans and ambush or ensnare prey. Unlike other arthropods, spiders rarely transmit communicable diseases, and play a critical role in the ecosystem by consuming other arthropods that frequently ...
James H. Diaz
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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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Laboratory Testing in Monitoring the Effects of Brown Recluse Spider Bites [PDF]
, 2013 Brown recluse spiders are endemic to the central United States and are highly venomous. Although most brown recluse spider bites do not cause dangerous wounds or systemic symptoms, severe cases can occur.
Amy L. Thompson
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Brown spiders (Loxosceles) are taking hold in Pernambuco, Brazil: a case series, 2018-2022 [PDF]
Epidemiologia e Serviços de SaúdeObjective To describe accidents involving brown spider (genus Loxosceles) bites notified by the Pernambuco Poison Information and Care Center (CIATox-PE), Brazil, from January 2018 to December 2022.
Maria Lucineide Porto Amorim +5 more
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Management of skin necrosis and wound dehiscence following brown recluse spider bite in the course of breast reconstruction: A case report [PDF]
JPRAS OpenBackground: Breast reconstruction following mastectomy is a critical component of breast cancer treatment, aimed at improving patient quality of life.
Sten Kajitani +4 more
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