Publications by authors named "Stacy Upshaw"
South Med J
December 2008
Article Synopsis
- The brown widow spider, Latrodectus geometricus, is considered one of the less dangerous spider species in the U.S.
- A case is reported where a healthy individual experienced a severe reaction to a brown widow bite, requiring hospitalization.
- Symptoms included intense pain, muscle cramps, nausea, vomiting, and muscle twitching, prompting a need to reconsider the perceived threat level of brown widow bites.
