Publications by authors named "Julianne Schwerdtfager"
Am J Case Rep
August 2021
Article Synopsis
- Envenomation from the brown recluse spider can lead to local and systemic symptoms, as seen in a case of a 16-year-old boy who developed severe loxoscelism and myocarditis following a spider bite.
- The boy initially presented with vague symptoms and pain, which progressed to a necrotic skin lesion and severe systemic issues, prompting ICU transfer for treatment.
- This case is the first of its kind to link myocarditis with loxoscelism, highlighting potential heart damage from the spider's toxin and emphasizing the importance of accurate diagnostic testing for such cases.
