Severe hypertension after black widow spider bite
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Black widow spider bite.
These two cases illustrate many classical features of latrodectism. A subclinical bite followed by extensive systemic signs and symptoms in a recognizable pattern is strongly suggestive of the diagnosis. Pain and muscle spasms are refractory to standard therapy but are relieved by intravenous calcium. Finally, there should be complete resolution of the symptoms after only one vial of antivenin ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Turkish Journal of Pediatric Emergency and Intensive Care Medicine
سال: 2015
ISSN: 2146-2399,2148-7332
DOI: 10.5505/cayb.2015.99608