Patients with unexplained local tissue injury or dermal necrosis are often misdiagnosed with
necrotic arachnidism, resulting in inappropriate treatments or even incorrect reports in local newspapers leading to misperceptions about spider bites.
Koch 1873 (Lamponidae) with speculation that they caused
necrotic arachnidism (Sutherland 1983).
The article "Clinical Features Help Diagnose Loxosceles Bites" was good, except for the statement that Loxosceles is probably the only important cause of
necrotic arachnidism in the country (May 15, 2004, p.
The article "Treatment Varies for Severe Loxosceles Spider Bite" was good, except for the statement that Loxosceles is probably the only important cause of
necrotic arachnidism in the country (May 1, 2004, p.
Brown recluse spider bites: A common cause of
necrotic arachnidism. Am J Emerg Med 1989;7:309-12.
Necrotic arachnidism: Pacific Northwest, 1988-1996.
agrestis envenomation are similar to those of brown recluse bites - a syndrome described as
necrotic arachnidism (5).
Cytotoxic spiders and the syndrome of
necrotic arachnidismIn the United States, Loxosceles recluse was the first spider related to
necrotic arachnidism (named by some as chronic arachnidism [28]) in 1957 [29,30].
No evidence indicated parapox viral infection or
necrotic arachnidism. Upon questioning, she mentioned that in Chobe National Park, some fellow travelers had manipulated the legs of dead antelopes.
-- A bite from the Loxosceles group of spiders is probably the only important cause of
necrotic arachnidism in the United States, Dr.