| Literature DB >> 24737162 |
Christopher Dandoy1, Michael Grimley.
Abstract
Systemic loxoscelism is a rare complication after Loxosceles reclusa (brown recluse spider) envenomation. Loxosceles venom contains pro-inflammatory proteins, which have been shown to be elevated in patients with hemophagocytic lymph histiocytosis. We present a case of a 10-year-old male that developed presumed systemic loxoscelism, secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis with hepatic dysfunction and renal failure. He was treated with dexamethasone and made a full recovery.Entities:
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Year: 2014 PMID: 24737162 DOI: 10.1007/s10875-014-0036-1
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Clin Immunol ISSN: 0271-9142 Impact factor: 8.317