Citation

Bush SP, Giem P, Vetter RS. Am. J. Emerg. Med. 2000; 18(1): 64-66.

Affiliation

Department of Emergency Medicine, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, CA, USA. famensean@aol.com

Copyright

(Copyright © 2000, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

10674536

Abstract

Four cases of envenomation by green lynx spiders (Peucetia viridans) are reported. Despite the unusual appearance and occasional aggressive behavior of this spider, envenomation caused only local pain, pruritus, erythema, and induration. No local necrosis or systemic symptoms occurred. Treatment included tetanus immunization, wound care, and symptomatic therapy.

Language: en