Loxosceles spider bite in Turkey (Loxosceles rufescens, Sicariidae, Araneae)
Loxoscelism is caused by envenomation by spiders that belong to the Loxosceles genus. In loxoscelism, a local necrotic lesion appears and, in many cases, loxoscelism or necrotic araneism is considered a serious public health problem. There is no diagnostic test available to help the physician make a...
Main Authors: | N. Yigit, A. Bayram, D. Ulasoglu, T. Danisman, I. Corak Ocal, Z. Sancak |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SciELO
2008-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1678-91992008000100016 |
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