The use of therapeutic plasma exchange in systemic loxoscelism induced treatment resistant hemolytic anemia: A case report

Transfus Apher Sci. 2024 Aug;63(4):103960. doi: 10.1016/j.transci.2024.103960. Epub 2024 Jun 14.

Abstract

Brown recluse spider bites can lead to severe reactions such as skin necrosis,hemolytic anemia, and multiorgan failure, which can be life-threatening. Therapeutic plasma exchange has been reported to provide clinical benefit for such cases. In thisreport, we present a case of a brown recluse spider bite that was successfully treated with therapeutic plasma exchange and compare it with previous case reports.

Keywords: Brown recluse spider; Hemolytic anemia; Systemic loxoscelism; Therapeutic plasma exchange.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anemia, Hemolytic* / therapy
  • Animals
  • Brown Recluse Spider*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Plasma Exchange* / methods
  • Spider Bites* / therapy