An Irritable Infant and the Runaway Redback : An Instructive Case

الملخص EN

The envenomation syndrome of Redback spider bites, lactrodectism, is distinctive.

However diagnosis can be difficult due to an atypical presentation.

We describe the case of a 1 year old boy with irritability, diaphoresis and reduced oral intake, in whom a diagnosis was made of redback spider bite.

Successful resolution of symptoms was achieved following treatment with antivenom.

The symptoms and management of redback spider bites is discussed.