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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1 December 2009
Latrodectism in New Caledonia: First Report of Presumed Redback Spider (Latrodectus hasselti) Envenomation
Claude Maillaud,
Hervé Jourdan,
Ken Winkel,
Gaëlle Arnaud,
Patrick Lafforgue,
Francis Durand
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Wilderness & Environmental Medicine
Vol. 20 • No. 4
December 2009
Vol. 20 • No. 4
December 2009
antivenom
Black widow
envenomation
latrodectism
Latrodectus
New Caledonia
redback spider