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Teaching Case

Atypical systemic and dermatologic loxoscelism in a non-endemic region of the USA

John W. Downsa Virginia Poison Center, Division of Clinical Toxicology, Department of Emergency Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Richmond, VA, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Kevin T. Gouldb Department of Emergency Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Richmond, VA, USA
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Ryan C. Mclaughlinb Department of Emergency Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Richmond, VA, USA
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Kirk L. Cumpstona Virginia Poison Center, Division of Clinical Toxicology, Department of Emergency Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Richmond, VA, USA
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S. Rutherfoord Rosea Virginia Poison Center, Division of Clinical Toxicology, Department of Emergency Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Richmond, VA, USA
Pages 260-264 | Received 28 May 2020, Accepted 15 Jul 2020, Published online: 06 Aug 2020

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