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...

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Main Authors: N. Yigit, A. Bayram, D. Ulasoglu, T. Danisman, I. Corak Ocal, Z. Sancak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SciELO 2008-01-01
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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