[Loxoscelism: report of a viscerocutaneous case with favorable resolution].

Loxoscelism is a disease caused by the bite of spiders belonging to Loxosceles genus, represented in our country by L. laeta. It is characterized by necrosis of the skin, accompanied in variable percentage by systemic manifestations that can lead to the death.

[Loxoscelism: epidemiology and clinical aspects of an endemic pathology in the country].

Loxosceles is a global distribution spider with synanthropic characteristics. It is responsible for skin necrosis that in a low percentage is accompanied by systemic manifestations. Mortality can be high when systemic manifestations are present.