Journal article
A Review of Black Widow (Araneae: Theridiidae) Envenomation, Epidemiology, and Antivenom Utilization in Canada
Abstract
Two species of black widow spider (BWS-Latrodectus hesperus Chamberlin & Ivie and Latrodectus variolus Walckenaer) naturally occur in Canada and are capable of causing deleterious envenomation to humans. No Canadian literature exists on the frequency of envenomations by these species or the use of antivenom in the treatment of those patients. A review of primary Canadian arachnology data was undertaken to identify BWS populations. A …
Authors
Curran-Sills G; Wilson SM; Bennett R
Journal
Journal of Medical Entomology, Vol. 58, No. 1, pp. 99–103
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
January 12, 2021
DOI
10.1093/jme/tjaa148
ISSN
0022-2585