Latrodectismo mortal en un anciano

Valverde, Francisco Miguel González; Ramos, María Jesús; Pina, Francisco Menárguez; Rojas, José Luis Vázquez

doi:10.1016/s0025-7753(01)72100-8

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“…The majority of patients with envenomation recover fully within a week. Bites resulting in death are rare [ 18 , 19 ].…”

Section: Latrodectus Tredecimguttatusmentioning

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“…Death by a spider bite is exceptionally rare and only two cases involving a European species can be found in the literature [ 18 , 19 ]. The Australian funnel-web spiders (family Atracidae, of which the most famous species is Atrax robustus ) are thought to be the most dangerous spiders to humans, but despite 198 bite reports (of which 77 with a severe envenomation), only 13 deaths were recorded, and all occurred before the introduction of an antivenom in 1981 [ 20 ].…”

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Spider bites of medical significance in the Mediterranean area: misdiagnosis, clinical features and management

Fusto

Bennardo

Duca

et al. 2020

J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis

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Despite the disrepute spiders have had for centuries, their bite is a rare occurrence. In the Mediterranean area, only two of the numerous known species are considered of medical significance: Latrodectus tredecimguttatus and Loxosceles rufescens. Spider bites have no pathognomonic signs or symptoms, therefore most diagnoses are presumptive; a spider bite can only be diagnosed when a spider (seen at the time of the bite) is collected and identified by an expert, since most physicians and patients are unable to recognize a certain spider species or distinguish spiders from other arthropods. Skin lesions of uncertain etiology are too often attributed to spider bites. In most cases, these are actually skin and soft-tissue infections, allergic reactions, dermatoses etc. Misdiagnosing a wound as a spider bite can lead to delays in appropriate care, cause adverse or even fatal outcomes and have medical-legal implications. Concerningly, misinformation on spider bites also affects the medical literature and it appears there is lack of awareness on current therapeutic indications for verified bites.

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“…The majority of patients with envenomation recover fully within a week. Bites resulting in death are rare [ 18 , 19 ].…”

Section: Latrodectus Tredecimguttatusmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Spider bites of medical significance in the Mediterranean area: misdiagnosis, clinical features and management

Fusto

Bennardo

Duca

et al. 2020

J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis

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“…Since its initial annual report in 1983–2004, no deaths brought on by Latrodectus envenomation have been reported to the American Association of Poison Control Centers [ 5 ]. Latrodectus bites have been linked to fatalities in Spain (2001) [ 8 ], Greece (2003) [ 9 ], Albania (2006) [ 10 ], and Madagascar (1994) [ 11 ], according to reports. To the best of our knowledge, fewer cases of Latrodectus spider envenomation have been reported in Africa, but there haven't even been any in Ethiopia.…”

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“…Latrodectus bites have been linked to fatalities in Spain (2001) [8], Greece (2003) [9], Albania (2006) [10], and Madagascar (1994) [11], according to reports. To the best of our knowledge, fewer cases of Latrodectus spider envenomation have been reported in Africa, but there haven't even been any in Ethiopia.…”

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Latrodectus envenomation in Ethiopia

Korbu,

Olika,

Alemayehu

2024

Int J Emerg Med

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Black 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. Latrodectism, a symptom marked by excruciating muscular pain, stomach pain, and diaphoresis after envenomation, is very typical. We described a black widow envenomation case that produced a significant reaction, including diaphoresis and excruciating pain throughout the left thigh that later spread to the lower leg, lower back, belly, and chest. Because of the patient’s description of the spider that bit him and his typical clinical state, it was assumed that Latrodectus envenomation was the cause of his symptoms. The patient received 3 days of observation in the ED while receiving opioid analgesic pain management and muscle relaxant treatment with diazepam. The patient's pain and symptoms were satisfactorily managed, and he was sent home. This case report will help further research be done in the area where it was reported to see if there are cases with similar presentations misdiagnosed as other illnesses. Finally, immediate pain relief is the most critical goal for all patients.

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Venomous spiders of Albania –does an increase of temperature influence the toxicity of spider venom?

Vrenozi

Blerina²

2022

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Latrodectismo mortal en un anciano

Cited by 7 publications

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Spider bites of medical significance in the Mediterranean area: misdiagnosis, clinical features and management

Spider bites of medical significance in the Mediterranean area: misdiagnosis, clinical features and management

Latrodectus envenomation in Ethiopia

Venomous spiders of Albania –does an increase of temperature influence the toxicity of spider venom?

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