Evaluation and treatment of brown recluse spider bites.(POEMs and Tips)

From: American Family Physician | Date: October 1, 2005| Author: Carter, Chuck | Copyright information

Brown recluse spiders (Loxosceles reclusa) are known to cause necrotic skin reactions with their bite and often are blamed for cases of skin necrosis even in areas they do not inhabit. This can lead to misdiagnosis and delay in appropriate treatment for other conditions. Swanson and Vetter reviewed the available literature on the epidemiology, evaluation, and treatment of these bites.

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