First case of human latrodectism in Venezuela Primeiro caso de latrodectismo humano na Venezuela

The first case of envenoming by Latrodectus geometricus in Venezuela is described. The accident occurred at the victim's home, in Aragua de Barcelona, Anzoátegui State. The 31-year-old female victim was bitten twice on the left scapular region, in quick succession (within seconds). She develope...

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Main Authors: Demetrio Kiriakos, Paola Núñez, Yasmely Parababire, Marianne García, Jenny Medina, Leonardo De Sousa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical (SBMT) 2008-04-01
Series:Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0037-86822008000200015