Maillaud C., Jourdan Hervé, Winkel K., Arnaud G., Lafforgue P., Durand F. (2009). Latrodectism in New Caledonia : first report of presumed redback spider (Latrodectus hasselti) envenomation. Wilderness and Environmental Medicine, 20 (4), p. 339-343. ISSN 1080-6032.
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Latrodectism in New Caledonia : first report of presumed redback spider (Latrodectus hasselti) envenomation
Maillaud C., Jourdan Hervé, Winkel K., Arnaud G., Lafforgue P., Durand F.
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Wilderness and Environmental Medicine, 2009,
20 (4), p. 339-343 ISSN 1080-6032
We describe a recent case of presumed redback spider (Latrodectus hasselti) envenomation observed near Noumea in New Caledonia. This is the first local reported case in this archipelago, where L. hasselti is Currently considered a native species. We highlight the challenge of providing appropriate analgesia in this situation and believe that the use of specific redback spider antivenom should be considered in New Caledonia.
