title: An irritable infant and the runaway redback: an instructive case.
abstract: The envenomation syndrome of Redback spider bites, lactrodectism, is distinctive. However diagnosis can be difficult due to an atypical presentation. We describe the case of a 1 year old boy with irritability, diaphoresis and reduced oral intake, in whom a diagnosis was made of redback spider bite. Successful resolution of symptoms was achieved following treatment with antivenom. The symptoms and management of redback spider bites is discussed.
authors: Canberra Hospital, P.O. Box 11, Woden, ACT 2606, Australia.
authors: Thomas R
authors: TR
authors: Ward
authors: James A
authors: JA
authors: Falconer
authors: John A
authors: JA
authors: Craven