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Area of Science:

  • Toxicology
  • Dermatology
  • Infectious Disease

Background:

  • Spider bites are often difficult to confirm but should be considered in severe infections.
  • Most arthropod bites cause minor irritation, but some can lead to severe systemic effects.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with altered mental status, facial nerve palsy, and septic shock.
  • The patient had a presumed brown recluse spider bite on the neck with associated cellulitis.

Findings:

  • The presumed Loxosceles reclusa bite led to severe systemic illness.
  • Facial nerve palsy and septic shock were key manifestations of the envenomation.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the potential for severe cutaneous and systemic reactions from spider bites.
  • Early recognition and multidisciplinary management are vital for patients with suspected severe spider envenomation.