Distributional Notes on Three Wolf Spider Species (Araneae: Lycosidae) Recorded for the First Time in Diyala Province, Iraq

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  Distributional Notes on Three Wolf Spider Species (Araneae: Lycosidae) Recorded for the First Time in Diyala Province, Iraq Abstract This study presents new distributional data for three wolf spider species (Araneae: Lycosidae) from Diyala Province in eastern Iraq. Specimens were gathered from different districts and habitats between July 2025 and June 2026. The species Arctosa tbilisiensis Mcheidze, 1946, Lycosa piochardi Simon, 1876, and Wadicosa fidelis (O. Pickard-Cambridge, 1872) are recorded for the first time in Diyala, extending their known ranges within Iraq. The paper describes key diagnostic morphological features and includes information about the examined specimens and their local distributions. These findings improve knowledge of the distribution of Iraqi Lycosidae and reveal that Diyala Province, despite its habitat variety, remains insufficiently studied. The records serve as a valuable baseline for future taxonomic, faunistic, and ecological research on spiders i...

Successful Management of Intravascular Hemolysis Caused by Systemic Loxoscelism With Antivenom: A Case Report

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Successful Management of Intravascular Hemolysis Caused by Systemic Loxoscelism With Antivenom: A Case Report

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Spider bites, particularly from Loxosceles species, pose a public health concern in Mexico. A case of systemic loxoscelism in a 33-year-old woman who developed acute intravascular hemolysis is presented. The patient was successfully treated with blood transfusions and Reclusmyn, a Mexican antivenom. Her clinical and laboratory improvement supports the therapeutic value of antivenom in severe envenomation. This case highlights the importance of early suspicion, recognition, and targeted treatment to prevent complications and improve outcomes.

Guadarrama-Fernández C, Longino J A, Villalba-Ríos N, et al. (September 05, 2025) Successful Management of Intravascular Hemolysis Caused by Systemic Loxoscelism With Antivenom: A Case Report. Cureus 17(9): e91678. doi:10.7759/cureus.91678