Spiders in Brazil: from arachnidism to potential therapeutic use of their venom part 2 of 2
Rev. patol. trop
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51(1): 17-30, 2022.
Article
in English
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ABSTRACT
Arachnidism, spider envenomation, is an important public health issue in different parts of the world. Its clinical evolution depends on the genus involved. Symptoms and signs range from skin alterations to systemic manifestations. The success of treatment, consisting of serotherapy and other measures, depends on the patient's immediate care. In addition to the potential injury to human hosts, spider venom has been investigated for the therapy of various diseases. Based on these considerations, this article, part 2 of 2, aims to present the main aspects of spider accidents, focusing on clinical findings, diagnosis, differential diagnosis and treatment, as well as highlighting the potential of the venom of these arachnids.
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Index:
LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Spider Bites
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Spider Venoms
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Spiders
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Venoms
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Wounds and Injuries
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. patol. trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
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Pathology
Year:
2022
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Faculdade Dinâmica do Vale do Piranga/BR
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