Araneism in Suriname

ABSTRACT

The occurrence of venomous spiders in the world is reviewed and special mention is made of those causing latrodectism and loxoscelism. The invasion of Latrodectus curacaviensis in the village of Cassipora, an Amerianindian village in Suriname, is reportedas well as three cases of latrodectism in this village. A historical review is made of the occurence of Latrodectus spiders in the Guianas in general andparticularly in Suriname. Finally, the treatment and prevention of latrodectism is discussed