| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2613728 | Wilderness & Environmental Medicine | 2009 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
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.
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Authors
Claude Maillaud, Hervé Jourdan, Ken Winkel, Gaëlle Arnaud, Patrick Lafforgue, Francis Durand,