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Latrodectism: bite of the black widow spider.
From:
American Family Physician
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January 1, 1992| Author:
Miller, Thomas A.
| COPYRIGHT 1992 American Academy of Family Physicians. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information
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Latrodectism, the clinical syndrome that follows envenomation by the black widow spider, may easily be confused with more common conditions. Acute manifestations are characterized by agonizing pain and muscle spasm. Prolonged symptoms, primarily related to neurologic dysfunction, may occur. Familiarity with the manifestations of latrodectism is the key to diagnosis. Family physicians should consider latrodectism in patients presenting with severe paind and muscle cramps, particularly if t...
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