Abstract

ARANEISM IN ADULT MALE CAUSED BY Zorocrates sp: A CASE IN MORELOS STATE, MEXICO

Héctor Gabriel Ramos Rodríguez, César Raziel Lucio Palacio and José D. Méndez*

ABSTRACT

In the Americas, the largest number of cases of araneism is due to the genera Loxosceles, Latrodectus and Phoneutria. However, in Mexico there are no specific records of cases of araneidic accident, which makes it impossible to determine their epidemiology. Cases provoked by Kukulcania tractans and Zorocrates guerrerensis with favorable clinical evolution and lesions of variable intensity are known. The case of the bite of Zorocrates sp. in a 44-year-old male is presented. The clinical picture, without systemic involvement, lasted 75 days without complications or sequelae after receiving conservative medical treatment.

Keywords: Araneism, Zorocrates, spider venom, venom, envenomation, animal toxins.