Spiders in Brazil: from arachnidism to potential therapeutic use of their venom part 2 of 2

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https://doi.org/10.5216/rpt.v51i1.67459

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.

KEY WORDS: spiders; spider bites; spider venom.

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  • Paulo Sérgio Balbino Miguel, Faculdade Dinâmica do Vale do Piranga, Escola de Medicina,, Ponte Nova, Minas Gerais, Brazil

    Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia de Roraima, Boa Vista, Roraima, Brazil

  • Rodrigo Siqueira-Batista, Faculdade Dinâmica do Vale do Piranga, Escola de Medicina,, Ponte Nova, Minas Gerais, Brazil

    Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Departamento de Medicina e Enfermagem, Viçosa, MG Brazil.

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Published

2022-04-06

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Vol. 51 No. 1 (2022)

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How to Cite

DE MORAES SCOPEL BORGES, J. et al. Spiders in Brazil: from arachnidism to potential therapeutic use of their venom part 2 of 2. Revista de Patologia Tropical / Journal of Tropical Pathology, v. 51, n. 1, p. 17–30, 6 Apr.2022.