Spider bite toxicity

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Spider bite toxicity. Widow spiders (Latrodectus spp), Recluse spider (Loxosceles spp), Redback, Funnel-web. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Neurotoxic spiders

  • Widow spiders (Latrodectus spp)
  • Recluse spider (Loxosceles spp)
  • Redback
  • Funnel-web
  • Not Tarantulas

Neuromuscular features

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Other neurological features

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Autonomic features

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Local features

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Systemic features

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References

  1. Diaz JH, Leblanc KE. Common spider bites. Am Fam Physician 2007; 75:869-873.
  2. Isbister GK. Spider bite: a current approach to management. Aust Prescr 2006; 29:156-158.
  3. Harris JB, Goonetilleke A. Animal poisons and the nervous system: what the Neurologist needs to know. JNNP 2004; 75(Suppl III):iii40-iii46.

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