Noxious spider bites

Batya B. Davidovici; Ronni Wolf

doi:10.1007/978-3-540-79339-7_23

Noxious spider bites

Batya B. Davidovici^*, Ronni Wolf

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Abstract

There are more than 30,000 species of spiders, most of which are venomous but unable to inflict serious bites; most spiders only cause minor effects. The effects of medically important spiders are sometimes underestimated; conversely, there is a misattribution of signs and symptoms to alleged spider bites. Diagnosis is rarely based on the identification of the spider; immunoassays detecting the spiders' venom are not available. Brown spiders (Loxesceles spp.) and widow spiders (Latrodectus spp.) may inflict life-threatening complications. Prompt recognition with subsequent appropriate treatment might prevent severe reactions and improve the prognosis.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Life-Threatening Dermatoses and Emergencies in Dermatology
Publisher	Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Pages	215-222
Number of pages	8
ISBN (Print)	9783540793380
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-79339-7_23
State	Published - 2009
Externally published	Yes

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