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Study proves that antivenom reduces risk of skin necrosis in patients bitten by brown recluse spider

Publicado em 12 de janeiro de 2023
One of the most dreaded effects of the bite of the brown recluse spider (Loxosceles spp) is the appearance of a necrotic skin lesion, but a clinical study by Brazilian researchers recently reported in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases shows that the problem can be solved by administering antivenom, especially if this is done within 48 hours of the incident. An antivenom produced by Butantan Institute, an arm of the São Paulo State Department of Health, was used in the study. As the [...]