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Can spider bites cause tissue necrosis in humans?

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Yes, but degrees of necrosis versus other effects of toxins varies by species of spider, degree of envenomation, type and speed of treatment, and patient-related factors. read more

The bites of some spiders can sometimes cause necrosis, the death of human tissue. However, a few spider species may have been incriminated in necrosis cases without sufficient evidence, experts say. read more

The violin spiders (Loxosceles species) are the spider group whose venom causes tissue around the bite to die and form lesions (necrosis). Normally the bite symptoms are localized, but this spider group’s bites may sometimes cause systemic reactions such as anemia, blood in the urine, fever, rash, nausea, vomiting and even coma in very rare instances. read more

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