Abstract
We report here a case of systemic loxoscelism, confirmed by bite-site skin surface swab. Features of systemic loxoscelism present in this case included debilitating symptoms, a classic local bite-site reaction, hemolysis causing loss of approximately 15% of the blood volume within 72 hours, and a symptomatic exanthem. A skin surface ELISA test was used to confirm the presence of venom. This test enables confirmation of cases of loxoscelism for which no spider is found.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adrenal Cortex Hormones / administration & dosage
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Drug Dosage Calculations
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Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
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Humans
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Infusions, Intravenous
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Male
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Phosphoric Diester Hydrolases / analysis*
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Spider Bites / diagnosis*
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Spider Bites / drug therapy
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Spider Bites / physiopathology*
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Spider Venoms / analysis*
Substances
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Adrenal Cortex Hormones
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Spider Venoms
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loxosceles venom
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Phosphoric Diester Hydrolases