Acute Myocarditis: A Rare Complication after Black Widow Spider Bite

Authors

  • Irena Çeko Marko Addictology and Clinical Toxicology Service, UHC “Mother Theresa”, Rruga e Dibrës, 372, Tirana, Albania
  • Enkeleida Gjiçali Cardiology Service, UHC “Mother Theresa”, Rruga e Dibrës, 372, Tirana, Albania
  • Sonil Marko Institute of Health Insurance, Tirana, Albania
  • Ilir Alimehmeti Department of Family and Occupation Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine, Tirana, Albania
  • Zihni Sulaj Chief of Addictology and Clinical Toxicology Service, UHC “Mother Theresa”, Rruga e Dibrës, 372, Tirana, Albania; Clinical Toxicology Lecture, Department of Chirurgical, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine, Tirana, Albania

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17140/TFMOJ-2-112

Keywords:

Black widow spider, Myocarditis, Troponin level, Toxin

Abstract

Black widow spider bite can be a rare condition causing various symptoms from mild to very dramatic ones. In this article, we describe the case of a young girl bitten by a black spider whose evaluation was complicated by fulminant myocarditis, fortunately with a good prognosis. Our case study brings light to the various effects that toxins released from the black widow spider can have on the body, especially on the heart. Myocarditis can be one such clinical complication caused due to the effect of the toxic agent on the heart muscle.

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Published

2017-03-21

How to Cite

Irena Çeko Marko, Enkeleida Gjiçali, Sonil Marko, Ilir Alimehmeti, & Zihni Sulaj. (2017). Acute Myocarditis: A Rare Complication after Black Widow Spider Bite. Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, 2(1), 12–16. https://doi.org/10.17140/TFMOJ-2-112

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Vol. 2 No. 1 (2017): Volume 2 Issue 1 2017

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