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Systemic loxoscelism confirmation by bite-site skin surface: ELISA.

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: We report here a case of systemic loxoscelism, confirmed by bite-site skin surface swab. Features of systemic loxoscelism present in this case included debilitating symptoms, a classic local bite-site reaction, hemolysis causing loss of approximately 15% of the blood volume within 72 hours, and a symptomatic exanthem. A skin surface ELISA test was used to confirm the presence of venom. This test enables confirmation of cases of loxoscelism for which no spider is found.

Source: PubMed

Authors: William V Stoecker, Gary S Wasserman, David A Calcara, Jonathan A Green, Karen Larkin

Institution: University of Missouri

Language: English

Topic: Venomous Animal Envenomation and Studies

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institutes of Health

Award: Assay for Detection of Loxosceles Envenomation