Arachnidism in Brazil / Araneísmo no Brasil

• Autor(a) principal: Santana, Luiz Alberto
• Data de Publicação: 2020
• Outros Autores: Vicari, Mathias Viana, Motta, Oswaldo Jesus Rodrigues da, Novelli, Matheus Moura, Montenegro, Stefania Salvador Pereira, Pereira, Sandra de Oliveira, Machado, Gabriel Resende, Sant’Ana, Jader Lúcio Pinheiro, Silva, Eugênio da
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: eng
• Título da fonte: Brazilian Journal of Health Review
• Texto Completo: https://ojs.brazilianjournals.com.br/ojs/index.php/BJHR/article/view/16868
• topic: Spiders; Venomous animals; Arachnidism; Spiders of medical importance.

Venomous animals represent a severe public health problem given the elevated number of accidents they cause. In Brazil, several incidents with venomous animals are due to arachnidism. Among the various species of spiders, the Phoneutria, or so-called armadeira spider, Latrodectus, the black widow, and Loxosceles, the brown spider, genera are highlighted. These spiders are easily found near or even inside homes, causing mild to severe reactions. The aim of this study is to elaborate a clinical approach to aid patients affected by venomous animals based on the comprehension of spider bite epidemiology and pathogenesis. In conclusion, recognizing clinical manifestations and an early diagnosis elucidate the clinical reasoning essential in acting efficiently and with effective treatment, thus improving the patient's prognosis.