Abstract

[1] Case reports of bites by brown recluse spiders (Loxosceles species) from India, causing skin ulcer and eschars had been published. Approach to spider bites in India should mainly involve, expectant management including a period of observation and follow-up and being aware of complications like muscle cramps, intravascular hemolysis, and neurotoxicity.

Details

Title
Spider bite from South India
Author
Jegaraj, KAM; Saurabh, R; Rakesh, P
Pages
216-217
Publication year
2014
Publication date
Apr 2014
Publisher
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd.
ISSN
00223859
e-ISSN
09722823
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
1529147607
Copyright
Copyright Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd Apr 2014