ABSTRACT
The majority of spider bites are associated with local symptoms of pain and erythema. Certain species are associated with significant envenomation, and may be fatal.
DIAGNOSIS
1 Latrodectus species includes the red-back (Australia), the black widow (America), and the katipo (New Zealand) spiders. Envenomation is by the female. Clinical features of latrodectism include:
(i) Local pain, erythema, sweating, lymphadenopathy and piloerection.
