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Necrotic Arachnidism by Zorocrates guerrerensis First Case Reported in Mexico

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Sánchez-Vega JT, Durán-Barrón CG, Olguín-Pérez L, Cabrera-Fuentes H and Cruz-García JQ

Necrotic Arachnidism by Zorocrates guerrerensis First Case Reported in Mexico

The spiders (filo Arthropoda) occupy seventh place in global species richness. The genus Zorocrates Simon, consists of endemic species in Mexico. This arthropod used for feeding or defense, glandular secretions to manipulate their prey (including human), affecting their state of health or causing the death, by what are considered species of medical importance.
We present the case clinical female 19 years old, resident of the Mexico City, who came to the Parasitology Laboratory, National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), commenting that three days before, sitting on his bed, felt pain in the left external tibial region at the level of the third... view more»

DOI: 10.4172/CDRJ.1000107

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