Latrodectism in New Caledonia: first report of presumed redback spider (Latrodectus hasselti) envenomation.
We describe a recent case of presumed redback spider (Latrodectus hasselti) envenomation observed near Noumea in New Caledonia. This is the first local reported case in this archipelago, where L. hasselti is currently considered a native species. We highlight the challenge of providing appropriate analgesia in this situation and believe that the use of specific redback spider antivenom should be considered in New Caledonia.
Maillaud
Claude
C
SAMU/SMUR/SAU/UHCD (Emergency Department), Centre Hospitalier Territorial de Nouvelle-Calédonie, BP J5, 98849, Noumea Cedex, New Caledonia. claudemaillaud@yahoo.com.au
Jourdan
Hervé
H
Winkel
Ken
K
Arnaud
Gaëlle
G
Lafforgue
Patrick
P
Durand
Francis
F
D000082:Acetaminophen / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000818:Animals; D002998:Clonazepam / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009510:New Caledonia / Q000453:epidemiology; D001098:Spider Bites / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology*; D013112:Spiders / Q000145:classification*; D014147:Tramadol / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000700:Analgesics; D000082:Acetaminophen; D014147:Tramadol; D002998:Clonazepam