loxoscelism
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Introduction
bite of brown recluse spider (see spider bite)
Clinical manifestations
- systemic symptoms include morbilliform rash, fever/chills, nausea/vomiting, arthralgias, hemolysis, disseminated intravascular coagulation, renal failure, seizures & coma
- osteomyelitis may be a complication
More specific terms
References
- ↑ Grimm L Medically Significant Spider Bites: Which to Watch Out For, Medscape. July 25, 2023 https://reference.medscape.com/slideshow/venomous-spiders-31606