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- Title
Brown recluse spider ( Loxosceles reclusa) envenomation in small animals.
- Authors
Pace, Lonny B.; Vetter, Richard S.
- Abstract
Objective– To provide a comprehensive review of relevant literature regarding the brown recluse spider (BRS) and to define those criteria that must be satisfied before making a diagnosis of brown recluse envenomation. Etiology– The complex venom of the BRS contains sphingomyelinase D, which is capable of producing all the clinical signs in the human and some animal models. Diagnosis– There is no current commercially available test. In humans there are many proposed guidelines to achieve a definitive diagnosis; however, there are no established guidelines for veterinary patients. Therapy– Currently, no consensus exists for treatment of BRS envenomation other than supportive care, which includes rest, thorough cleaning of the site, ice, compression, and elevation. Prognosis– Prognosis varies based on severity of clinical signs and response to supportive care.
- Subjects
BROWN recluse spider; VENOM; NIEMANN-Pick diseases; ETIOLOGY of diseases; SYMPTOMS
- Publication
Journal of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care, 2009, Vol 19, Issue 4, p329
- ISSN
1479-3261
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1476-4431.2009.00440.x