Spider venom, a factor that has played a decisive role in the evolution of one of the most
successful groups of living organisms, is reviewed. Unique molecular diversity of venom …

Loxoscelism (bites by spiders of the genus Loxosceles) is the only proven arachnological
cause of dermonecrosis. Although Loxosceles spiders can be found worldwide, their …

The Loxosceles genus spiders (the brown spiders) are encountered in all the continents,
and the clinical manifestations following spider bites include skin necrosis with gravitational …

The genus Loxosceles comprises 140 species widely distributed around the world. These
spiders are nocturnal, sedentary and remarkably nonaggressive, although they cause …

Loxoscelism is caused by envenomation by spiders from Loxosceles genus. Clinical
symptoms only appear a few hours after envenomation and can evolve in local reactions …

Loxosceles spiders are found globally, especially in South and North America. In Brazil,
approximately 10,000 cases of Loxosceles spp. spider bites are reported annually. Herein …

ABSTRACT A special category of phospholipase D (PLD) in the venom of the brown recluse
spider (Loxosceles reclusa) and several other sicariid spiders accounts for the …

Viperid snakebite envenomation induces blistering and dermonecrosis. The pathological
alterations induced by a snake venom metalloproteinase in the skin were investigated in a …

Background. Brown recluse spider (BRS) envenomation can lead to significant morbidity
through severe local reaction and systemic illness including acute hemolytic anemia …

Background Spiders of the genus Loxosceles are distributed throughout tropical and
temperate regions worldwide. Loxosceles spp. bites may evolve to necrosis, with or without …