Question: Latrodectus mactans (black widow spider) envenomation has been reported to cause priapism in some patients. What is the most effective treatment for this form of priapism?
Answer: The cited article notes that “Timely administration of [black widow spider] antivenin has been reported to be effective in relieving priapism in patients with observed black widow spider bites confirmed by capture of the spider or direct observation of the spider bite.” (Goel SC et al. Recognition and successful treatment of priapism and suspected black widow spider bite with antivenin. (2014 Pediatr Emer Care 30:723–724)
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