Dermatologic Manifestations of Common Zoonotic Exposures

Abstract

Snakes, spiders, and ticks are among the most common creatures in the United States whose bites can lead to serious medical complications. Although the systemic sequelae are often nonspecific, many of these zoonotic exposures exhibit specific dermatologic manifestations that can be key to their diagnosis and treatment. The goal of this article is to increase clinician knowledge and skill in identifying the dermatologic findings of several snake-, spider-, and tick-borne conditions in order to provide prompt disease-specific medical treatment.