A case of Spider bite localized to the eyelid

Cutan Ocul Toxicol. 2013 Mar;32(1):83-5. doi: 10.3109/15569527.2012.656294. Epub 2012 Feb 9.

Abstract

Loxosceles Spiders have a worldwide distribution and are considered one of the most medically important groups of Spiders. The venom from Spiders of the genus Loxosceles, the most famous being Loxosceles reclusa (brown recluse Spider), can promote severe local and systemic damages. This report describes a girl presenting with a Spider bite over her right upper eyelid.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Bacterial Infections / prevention & control
  • Eyelids
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Phosphoric Diester Hydrolases / adverse effects*
  • Spider Bites / diagnosis*
  • Spider Bites / therapy
  • Spider Venoms / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Spider Venoms
  • loxosceles venom
  • Phosphoric Diester Hydrolases