@article{ref1,
title="Perioral paresthesia, generalize muscle cramps, and rhabdomyolysis after a Socotra Island blue baboon tarantula (Monocentropus balfouri) bite",
journal="Journal of emergency medicine",
year="2023",
author="Wu, Ping and Chan, Chi Keung and Wong, Oi Fung",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Literature on systemic envenomation caused by tarantula bites, particularly from the Theraphosidae family, is relatively scarce. This case report provides a formal description of the first known instance of systemic envenomation caused by the Socotra Island Blue Baboon Tarantula (Monocentropus balfouri). CASE REPORT: In this case, a 23-year-old employee of an exotic pet shop suffered from perioral paresthesia, generalized muscle cramps, and rhabdomyolysis because of a Monocentropus balfouri bite. His symptoms were successfully relieved with oral benzodiazepines. EMERGENCY PHYSICIAN BE AWARE OF THIS?: This case highlights the potential for serious complications resulting from the bite of Monocentropus balfouri, a species gaining popularity among global exotic pet collectors.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0736-4679",
doi="10.1016/j.jemermed.2023.12.006",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jemermed.2023.12.006"
}