Abstract
Loxosceles reclusa (brown recluse spider) bites often cause local envenomation reactions; however, acute hemolysis from systemic loxoscelism is rare. To highlight this important diagnostic consideration for unexplained hemolysis in areas endemic for brown recluse spiders, we report on 6 adolescents with acute hemolytic anemia from presumed L reclusa bites.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Anemia, Hemolytic / etiology
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Humans
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Phosphoric Diester Hydrolases / adverse effects*
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Retrospective Studies
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Serine Endopeptidases / adverse effects*
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Spider Bites / complications*
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Spider Bites / diagnosis
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Spider Bites / therapy
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Spider Venoms / adverse effects*
Substances
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Spider Venoms
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loxosceles venom
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Phosphoric Diester Hydrolases
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Serine Endopeptidases