| First report of a funnel-web spider envenoming syndrome in Brisbane. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18377405 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The Australian funnel-web spider, arguably the most venomous spider in the world, is distributed along the Australian eastern seaboard, typically preferring moist, cool, sheltered habitats such as rainforests. Prior surveys around Brisbane have only ever demonstrated funnel-web spiders in the outskirts of the city contiguous with bushland or native rainforest. We report the first funnel-web spider envenoming syndrome presumed from a spider resident to inner-city Brisbane. Emergency departments in the greater Brisbane area should be prepared for this clinical scenario, and stocks of Commonwealth Serum Laboratory funnel-web spider antivenom, until now thought to be unnecessary, should be readily available. |
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Authors:
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David Rosengren; Julian White; Robert Raven; Sean Rothwell |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Emergency medicine Australasia : EMA Volume: 20 ISSN: 1742-6723 ISO Abbreviation: Emerg Med Australas Publication Date: 2008 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-04-01 Completed Date: 2008-06-03 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101199824 Medline TA: Emerg Med Australas Country: Australia |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 164-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Greenslopes Private Hospital, Herston, Queensland, Australia. rosengrend@ramsayhealth.com.au |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Aged, 80 and over Antivenins / therapeutic use Arachnidism / diagnosis*, drug therapy Female Humans Queensland Spider Venoms / poisoning* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Antivenins; 0/Spider Venoms |
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