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Loxoscelism is a condition caused by the bite of which of the following?

A
Brown recluse spider
B
Blister beetle
C
Rove beetle
D
Thunder fly
High-Yield Explanation
Loxoscelism is caused by the bite of brown recluse spider/violin/fiddle back spider. Blister and rove beetles release vesicating fluid when it is crushed against skin resulting in acute irritant contact dermatitis. Ref: Rook's Textbook of Dermatology, 8th Edition, Page 38.26, 38.32.

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