An Epidemiological Overview of Envenomation Involving Latrodectus sp. and Unidentified Spider Species in Southern Brazil
Fernanda Staub Zembruski, Thiago André Carniel, Maria Assunta Busato & Junir Antônio Lutinski · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2025
Background: Spiders of the order Araneae are ecologically significant predators, although only a few species pose a medical threat to humans. Among them, the Latrodectus genus stands out due to its potent venom, which can cause severe systemic symptoms Objective: The aim of this...