Spider bite from South India

Cutaneous necrosis following brown recluse spider bite

Spider Bite? Think Mrsa

In the United States, Staphylococcus aureus is the most common cause of skin and soft tissue infections. Methicillinresistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is resistant to ßlactam antibiotics, including penicillinase-resistant penicillins (methicillin, oxacillin, nafcillin) and cephalosporins, and has long been a recognized pathogen among hospitalized patients and persons with certain healthcare...

Black widow spider bite.

These two cases illustrate many classical features of latrodectism. A subclinical bite followed by extensive systemic signs and symptoms in a recognizable pattern is strongly suggestive of the diagnosis. Pain and muscle spasms are refractory to standard therapy but are relieved by intravenous calcium. Finally, there should be complete resolution of the symptoms after only one vial of antivenin ...

Spider Bite in Iran

Some of the world's most dangerous spiders have been certified in some areas of Iran. Spider bites are common in some geographical areas, and are sporadic in some regions. Spider bites can be classified as latrodectism or loxoscelism. If the patient had not seen the spider, the clinical manifestations of latrodectism could be easily mistaken for other types of bite or sting; or an infectious di...

Debunking spider bite myths.

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