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This poisoning is from a bite by a black widow spider ( Latrodectus mactans).
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Symptoms
This first symptom is usually pain similar to a pinprick. This sensation is felt when the bite is actually made. Some p...
Alternative Therapies
Seek immediate emergency medical treatment. Wrap ice in a washcloth or similar material and place it on the bite area. ...
Complications
Determine the following information: Patient's age, weight, and condition; Time the bite occurred; Area where the bite ...
Prevention
Black widows are found throughout the United States but predominantly in the South and West. They are usually found in ...
Doctor Specialties
The health care provider will measure and monitor the patient's vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing ra...
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