Brown recluse spider (Loxosceles reclusa) envenomation leading to acute hemolytic anemia in six adolescents.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.jpeds.2009.07.021 and PMC identifier 4902007.
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Abstract
Loxosceles reclusa (brown recluse spider) bites often cause local envenomation reactions; however, acute hemolysis from systemic loxoscelism is rare. To highlight this important diagnostic consideration for unexplained hemolysis in areas endemic for brown recluse spiders, we report on 6 adolescents with acute hemolytic anemia from presumed L reclusa bites.
Medical subject headings
- Phosphoric Diester Hydrolases
- Serine Endopeptidases
- Spider Bites
- Spider Venoms