title: [Loxoscelism: epidemiology and clinical aspects of an endemic pathology in the country].
abstract: Loxosceles is a global distribution spider with synanthropic characteristics. It is responsible for skin necrosis that in a low percentage is accompanied by systemic manifestations. Mortality can be high when systemic manifestations are present. There is no laboratory methods available for diagnostic. Clinical signs and identification of individuals lead to it. The application of antivenom is the specific treatment. The objective of this presentation is to update on the characteristics of this poisoning, its diagnosis and treatment directed toward the pediatric patient.
authors.affiliation: Centro Nacional de Intoxicaciones, Ministerio de Salud de la Nación. silviacabrerizo30@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Silvia
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Cabrerizo
authors.forename: Patricia Cynthia
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Docampo
authors.forename: Cristina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Cari
authors.forename: María
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ortiz de Rozas
authors.forename: Mariano
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Díaz
authors.forename: Adolfo
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: de Roodt
authors.forename: Osvaldo
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Curci
mesh_terms: D001118:Argentina / Q000453:epidemiology; D002648:Child; D019353:Endemic Diseases; D006801:Humans; D001098:Spider Bites / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy