Black widow spider bite in Johannesburg
Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases
| Field | Value | |
| Title | Black widow spider bite in Johannesburg | |
| Creator | Thomas, Teressa S. Kemp, Alan Roberg, Kim P. | |
| Description | Black widow spider bites are uncommon in South Africa, but it is important for clinicians to be aware of the clinical presentation in order to initiate appropriate treatment. This case highlights the presentation and management of a middle-aged gentleman who presented to the Chris Hani Baragwanath hospital following a spider bite. The bite was later confirmed to be that of a black widow spider. The patient presented with the typical symptoms of latrodectism – autonomic dysfunction, muscle rigidity and cramps – and was managed symptomatically with a favourable outcome. | |
| Publisher | AOSIS Publishing | |
| Date | 2018-09-30 | |
| Identifier | 10.4102/sajid.v33i3.13 | |
| Source | Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases; Vol 33, No 3 (2018); 86-88 2313-1810 2312-0053 | |
| Language | eng | |
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