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Latrodectus envenomation in Greece.
During the summer period 2011-2012, seven widow spider bites in Greece were reported to the Hellenic Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Widow spiders (in the genus Latrodectus) are found all over the world, including Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and the US. Alpha-latrotoxin (main mammalian toxin) causes the toxic effects observed in humans. Victims should receive timely medical care...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: The Permanente Journal
سال: 2014
ISSN: 1552-5767
DOI: 10.7812/tpp/14-028