Brown recluse spider (Loxosceles reclusa) envenomation leading to acute hemolytic anemia in six adolescents.
Loxosceles reclusa (brown recluse spider) bites often cause local envenomation reactions; however, acute hemolysis from systemic loxoscelism is rare. To highlight this important diagnostic consideration for unexplained hemolysis in areas endemic for brown recluse spiders, we report on 6 adolescents with acute hemolytic anemia from presumed L reclusa bites.
McDade
Jenny
J
Department of Hematology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA.
Aygun
Banu
B
Ware
Russell E
RE
D000293:Adolescent; D000743:Anemia, Hemolytic / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D010727:Phosphoric Diester Hydrolases / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012697:Serine Endopeptidases / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001098:Spider Bites / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D013111:Spider Venoms / Q000009:adverse effects*
D013111:Spider Venoms; C055161:loxosceles venom; D010727:Phosphoric Diester Hydrolases; D012697:Serine Endopeptidases