Of spiders and zebras: publication of inadequately documented loxoscelism case reports.
editorial · Level V
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Abstract
The dermatology and general medical literature is filled with articles that report skin disease caused by the brown recluse spider, Loxosceles reclusa. A large number of these articles contain inadequate documentation of Loxosceles bites; many come from areas that have no Loxosceles spiders. Authors submitting papers alleging loxoscelism should adhere to standards of evidence when writing case reports.
Medical subject headings
- Publishing
- Skin Diseases
- Spider Bites