Impact of antivenom administration on the evolution of cutaneous lesions in loxoscelism: A prospective observational study.

Ceila Maria Sant'Ana MalaqueChristina T G NovaesRoberta O PiorelliJose Y RiskJefferson C MuradAmanda N LaraCristiana C VirgulinoKarina T MiyajiMarcelo L Santoro

Published in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases (2022)

Necrosis after a Loxosceles sp. bite appears to more common when hospital admission is delayed or when antivenom is not administered. In addition, the administration of a polyvalent anti-arachnid antivenom appears to be safe, with a relatively low rate of adverse reactions.

Keyphrases

emergency department
adverse drug
healthcare
acute care