Erythema migrans (EM; previously known as erythema chronicum migrans), the distinctive
skin lesion of early Lyme disease, has a unique appearance, so early investigators were …

Loxosceles spiders are of concern outside of the arachnological world because their bites
can cause occasional necrotic skin lesions and/or systemic complications; these …

Erythema migrans (EM) is the most common objective manifestation of Lyme disease,
accounting for about 90% of cases. Establishing the diagnosis of EM is important because …

Background: The Loxosceles reclusa, commonly known as the brown recluse spider, is
responsible for virtually all cases of spider bites leading to a significant necrosis. Case …

The brown recluse is a fascinating spider very well adapted to dwelling in houses and other
buildings. Because of this very quality and the ghastly reputation associated with the …

Introduction: Loxoscelism is a medical condition resulting from the envenomation by recluse
spiders (Loxosceles spp.), which could lead to necrotic tissue symptoms. The only species of …

Spiders occupy an interesting position in human society and in medicine. The overall health
risk that they pose is minor compared with other routine events such as driving an …

Georgia is on the southeastern margin of the native range of the brown recluse spider,
Loxosceles reclusa Gertsch and Mulaik. The brown recluse is not a common Georgia spider …

Objective–To provide a comprehensive review of relevant literature regarding the brown
recluse spider (BRS) and to define those criteria that must be satisfied before making a …

We studied dispersal of brown recluse spiders, Loxosceles reclusa (Gertsch & Mulaik,
1940), around an infested urban garage using pitfall traps. Over a four-month period, 23 …