Of spiders and zebras: Publication of inadequately documented loxoscelism case reports - 19/08/11
Riverside, California, and Scottsdale, Arizona
Abstract |
The dermatology and general medical literature is filled with articles that report skin disease caused by the brown recluse spider, Loxosceles reclusa. A large number of these articles contain inadequate documentation of Loxosceles bites; many come from areas that have no Loxosceles spiders. Authors submitting papers alleging loxoscelism should adhere to standards of evidence when writing case reports.
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Vol 56 - N° 6
P. 1063-1064 - juin 2007 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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