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Arachnidism: a serious new Australian disease.

Authors :
Ibrahim N
Morgan MF
Ahmed MR
Source :
The Australian and New Zealand journal of surgery [Aust N Z J Surg] 1989 Jun; Vol. 59 (6), pp. 507-10.
Publication Year :
1989

Abstract

Necrotizing dermatitis, or arachnidism, is a new life-threatening syndrome of which many clinicians are unaware. The condition commences as a rapidly spreading, painful skin inflammation which progresses to fulminating necrotizing dermatitis, involving considerable skin loss. Two cases of arachnidism are presented.

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Subjects :
Aged
Anti-Bacterial Agents therapeutic use
Australia
Cellulitis pathology
Cellulitis therapy
Debridement
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Necrosis
Spider Bites pathology
Spider Bites therapy
Cellulitis etiology
Spider Bites complications

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Language :
English
ISSN :
0004-8682
Volume :
59
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Australian and New Zealand journal of surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
2735880
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1445-2197.1989.tb01618.x
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