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			{{Infobox medical condition
			\| name = Loxoscelism
			\| image = [[File:Necrotic_leg_wound.png\|250px]]
			\| caption = A necrotic wound caused by a [[brown recluse spider]] bite
			\| field = [[Toxicology]]
			\| symptoms = [[Necrosis]], [[pain]], [[fever]], [[chills]], [[rash]]
			\| complications = [[Renal failure]], [[sepsis]], [[hemolysis]]
			\| onset = 2 to 8 hours after bite
			\| duration = Weeks to months
			\| causes = [[Brown recluse spider]] bite
			\| risks = Living in areas where [[Loxosceles]] spiders are common
			\| diagnosis = Clinical evaluation, [[history of present illness\|history]]
			\| differential = [[Cellulitis]], [[pyoderma gangrenosum]], [[erythema migrans]]
			\| prevention = Avoidance of [[Loxosceles]] spiders, use of [[insect repellent]]
			\| treatment = [[Wound care]], [[pain management]], [[antibiotics]] if infected
			\| medication = [[Analgesics]], [[antihistamines]], [[corticosteroids]]
			\| prognosis = Generally good with treatment, but can be severe
			\| frequency = Rare
			}}
			[[File:Loxoscelism_-_09.png\|Loxoscelism\|thumb\|left]]
	'''Loxoscelism''' is a condition resulting from the bite of a member of the ''[[Loxosceles]]'' genus of spiders (also known as recluse spiders or brown spiders). The condition can be divided into two forms: cutaneous loxoscelism and systemic loxoscelism.		'''Loxoscelism''' is a condition resulting from the bite of a member of the ''[[Loxosceles]]'' genus of spiders (also known as recluse spiders or brown spiders). The condition can be divided into two forms: cutaneous loxoscelism and systemic loxoscelism.

	== Symptoms ==		== Symptoms ==

	The symptoms of '''loxoscelism''' can vary depending on the form of the condition.		The symptoms of '''loxoscelism''' can vary depending on the form of the condition.

	=== Cutaneous Loxoscelism ===		=== Cutaneous Loxoscelism ===

	Cutaneous loxoscelism is the most common form of the condition. Symptoms typically begin within 2 to 8 hours of the spider bite and can include:		Cutaneous loxoscelism is the most common form of the condition. Symptoms typically begin within 2 to 8 hours of the spider bite and can include:

	* A small white blister at the site of the bite		* A small white blister at the site of the bite
	* Redness, swelling, and tenderness around the bite		* Redness, swelling, and tenderness around the bite
	* Development of a necrotic skin lesion		* Development of a necrotic skin lesion

	=== Systemic Loxoscelism ===		=== Systemic Loxoscelism ===

	Systemic loxoscelism is less common but more severe. Symptoms can include:		Systemic loxoscelism is less common but more severe. Symptoms can include:

	* Fever and chills		* Fever and chills
	* Rash		* Rash
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	* Joint pain		* Joint pain
	* Hemolysis (breakdown of red blood cells)		* Hemolysis (breakdown of red blood cells)

	== Diagnosis ==		== Diagnosis ==

	Diagnosis of '''loxoscelism''' is typically based on the clinical presentation and a history of a spider bite. However, it can be difficult to confirm as other conditions can cause similar symptoms and spider bites are often not witnessed.		Diagnosis of '''loxoscelism''' is typically based on the clinical presentation and a history of a spider bite. However, it can be difficult to confirm as other conditions can cause similar symptoms and spider bites are often not witnessed.

	== Treatment ==		== Treatment ==

	Treatment for '''loxoscelism''' is primarily supportive. This can include:		Treatment for '''loxoscelism''' is primarily supportive. This can include:

	* Pain relief		* Pain relief
	* Wound care for any skin lesions		* Wound care for any skin lesions
	* Treatment of any secondary infections		* Treatment of any secondary infections

	In severe cases of systemic loxoscelism, hospitalization may be required.		In severe cases of systemic loxoscelism, hospitalization may be required.

	== Prevention ==		== Prevention ==

	Prevention of '''loxoscelism''' involves avoiding contact with ''[[Loxosceles]]'' spiders. This can include:		Prevention of '''loxoscelism''' involves avoiding contact with ''[[Loxosceles]]'' spiders. This can include:

	* Wearing gloves when handling firewood or other items where spiders may be hiding		* Wearing gloves when handling firewood or other items where spiders may be hiding
	* Shaking out shoes and clothing before wearing		* Shaking out shoes and clothing before wearing
	* Regularly cleaning and decluttering to reduce potential hiding spots for spiders		* Regularly cleaning and decluttering to reduce potential hiding spots for spiders

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

	* [[Spider bite]]		* [[Spider bite]]
	* [[Necrosis]]		* [[Necrosis]]
	* [[Hemolysis]]		* [[Hemolysis]]

	[[Category:Medical conditions]]		[[Category:Medical conditions]]
	[[Category:Toxicology]]		[[Category:Toxicology]]
	[[Category:Dermatology]]		[[Category:Dermatology]]

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	~~File:Necrotic_leg_wound.png~~
	~~File:Loxoscelism_-_09.png~~
	~~</gallery>~~

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'''Loxoscelism''' is a condition resulting from the bite of a member of the ''[[Loxosceles]]'' genus of spiders (also known as recluse spiders or brown spiders). The condition can be divided into two forms: cutaneous loxoscelism and systemic loxoscelism.

== Symptoms ==

The symptoms of '''loxoscelism''' can vary depending on the form of the condition.

=== Cutaneous Loxoscelism ===

Cutaneous loxoscelism is the most common form of the condition. Symptoms typically begin within 2 to 8 hours of the spider bite and can include:

* A small white blister at the site of the bite
* Redness, swelling, and tenderness around the bite
* Development of a necrotic skin lesion

=== Systemic Loxoscelism ===

Systemic loxoscelism is less common but more severe. Symptoms can include:

* Fever and chills
* Rash
* Nausea and vomiting
* Joint pain
* Hemolysis (breakdown of red blood cells)

== Diagnosis ==

Diagnosis of '''loxoscelism''' is typically based on the clinical presentation and a history of a spider bite. However, it can be difficult to confirm as other conditions can cause similar symptoms and spider bites are often not witnessed.

== Treatment ==

Treatment for '''loxoscelism''' is primarily supportive. This can include:

* Pain relief
* Wound care for any skin lesions
* Treatment of any secondary infections

In severe cases of systemic loxoscelism, hospitalization may be required.

== Prevention ==

Prevention of '''loxoscelism''' involves avoiding contact with ''[[Loxosceles]]'' spiders. This can include:

* Wearing gloves when handling firewood or other items where spiders may be hiding
* Shaking out shoes and clothing before wearing
* Regularly cleaning and decluttering to reduce potential hiding spots for spiders

== See Also ==

* [[Spider bite]]
* [[Necrosis]]
* [[Hemolysis]]

[[Category:Medical conditions]]
[[Category:Toxicology]]
[[Category:Dermatology]]

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