Clinical Spectrum of Hemolytic Anemia in Loxoscelism: Report of Two Cases Highlighting Variable Severity and Management
Loxoscelism can cause local as well as systemic manifestations. Hematologic complications of brown recluse spider venom can be life-threatening. Here, we present two cases of loxoscelism-mediated hemolysis that highlight the variable clinical presentations and treatment options available based on severity and pathophysiology of hemolysis.
Authors
- Israa Jawarneh
- Anas Al-sadi
- Aakriti Adhikari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0799-0468)
- Elrazi Ali
- Anuj Shrestha
Institutions
- University of Louisville (US)
- Truman Medical Center (US)
- King Abdullah University Hospital (JO)
- University of Louisville Hospital (US)
- University of Missouri–Kansas City (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Case Reports in Hematology
- Published
- 2026-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1155/crh/9200571
- Primary Topic
- Venomous Animal Envenomation and Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00