Black Widow Spider Toxicosis Basic Information Definition The female black widow spider, Latrodectus spp., is recognized by its characteristic red hourglass marking on the adult ventral abdomen. Only the bite of the female spider is of toxicologic importance. Synonym(s) • Brown widow, red-legged spider, hourglass spider Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex Although cases are not well documented in horses, all are potentially susceptible. Risk Factors Geography and Seasonality Distributed throughout North America, found in barns and other structures and outdoor wood and brush piles. Clinical Presentation History, Chief Complaint Black widow spider envenomation generally results in neuromuscular signs. Physical Exam Findings Muscle fasciculations and rigidity, ataxia, and flaccid paralysis can progress to an ascending paralysis. The muscles of respiration may eventually become involved, leading to dyspnea and other breathing abnormalities. Restlessness, pain, abdominal rigidity, and cramping of the large muscle masses may also be observed.< div class='tao-gold-member'> Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Aggressive Stallion Behavior Aflatoxin Toxicosis Biliary Atresia Cervix, Defects of Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: Clinical Veterinary Advisor The Horse Jul 24, 2016 | Posted by admin in SMALL ANIMAL | Comments Off on Black Widow Spider Toxicosis Full access? Get Clinical Tree
Black Widow Spider Toxicosis Basic Information Definition The female black widow spider, Latrodectus spp., is recognized by its characteristic red hourglass marking on the adult ventral abdomen. Only the bite of the female spider is of toxicologic importance. Synonym(s) • Brown widow, red-legged spider, hourglass spider Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex Although cases are not well documented in horses, all are potentially susceptible. Risk Factors Geography and Seasonality Distributed throughout North America, found in barns and other structures and outdoor wood and brush piles. Clinical Presentation History, Chief Complaint Black widow spider envenomation generally results in neuromuscular signs. Physical Exam Findings Muscle fasciculations and rigidity, ataxia, and flaccid paralysis can progress to an ascending paralysis. The muscles of respiration may eventually become involved, leading to dyspnea and other breathing abnormalities. Restlessness, pain, abdominal rigidity, and cramping of the large muscle masses may also be observed.< div class='tao-gold-member'> Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Aggressive Stallion Behavior Aflatoxin Toxicosis Biliary Atresia Cervix, Defects of Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: Clinical Veterinary Advisor The Horse Jul 24, 2016 | Posted by admin in SMALL ANIMAL | Comments Off on Black Widow Spider Toxicosis Full access? Get Clinical Tree
