Human Envenomization by Plectreurys tristis Simon (Araneae: Plectreuridae): A Case Report

Abstract

A case of human envenomization by a plectreurid spider, Plectreurys tristis Simon, is reported. The patient was bitten on the calf of the leg and initially experienced pain, edema, and slight pallor at the bite site. Numbness persisted for approximately 1 hour in the affected leg. Symptoms resolved without treatment, and no additional complications were observed. (JES)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 23, 1990
Accession Number
ADA225092

Entities

People

  • Bruce J. Bernacky
  • Eric E. Stabell
  • Terry L. Carpenter

Organizations

  • United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerospace Medicine
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • California
  • Central America
  • Classification
  • Costa Rica
  • Health Services
  • Hospitals
  • Medical Personnel
  • New York
  • North America
  • Spiders

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Educational Psychology
  • Gulf War Illness and Chronic Multisymptom Illness in Veterans.
  • Virology (or Medical Virology).