Bite envenomation by Latrodectus geometricus (Araneae: Theridiidae) spiders in Malaysia
https://doi.org/10.47665/tb.38.4.100
- Author:
Mokhtar, A.S.
1
;
Muslimin, M.
2
;
Mat-Saat, A.Y.
2
;
Ghazali, A-R.M.
3
;
Ismail, A.K.
4
;
Abdul-Aziz, N.M.
3
Author Information
1. Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Manipal University College Malaysia, Jalan Batu Hampar, 75150 Bukit Baru, Melaka, Malaysia
2. Department of Medical Science and Technology, Faculty of Health Sciences, PICOMS International University College, 50400 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
3. Invertebrate and Vertebrate Neurobiology Laboratory, Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
4. Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 56000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Envenomation;
Lactrodectus geometricus;
DNA barcoding;
Malaysia;
anxiety due to Covid-19
- From:Tropical Biomedicine
2021;38(No.4):568-577
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
We report two confirmed human bite cases by Lactrodectus geometricus, also known as
the brown widow spider. These are the first reported bite envenomation incidents by
L. geometricus in Malaysia. The incidents occurred in Tawau, Sabah and Paka, Terengganu.
Both men were bitten on their ear while putting on motorcycle helmets. The spiders appeared
to have nested in the helmets. The dead specimens were collected and sent to the
Invertebrate and Vertebrate Neurobiology Laboratory, Department of Parasitology, Universiti
Malaya for identification. The species identity was confirmed by DNA barcoding.
- Full text:8.2021my1300.pdf
