A team of scientists from NUI Galway have published a new study showing that Noble False Widow spiders can deliver a bite that requires hospitalisation.
The threat posed by the Noble False Widow spider has been debated among spider and healthcare specialists for many years. This new study, published in the international medical journal Clinical Toxicology, confirms that some bite victims experience symptoms very similar to the true black widow spiders and some severe cases require hospitalisation.
Noble False Widow Spiders have public health implications, shows study
NUI Galway study confirms that the Noble False Widow spider does have public health implications
Research team have established a DNA database to allow clinicians dealing with cases to confirm the species identity using genetic analysis
Epidemiology of bites reveals that almost all bites occurred in and around the home, and 88% of bites occurred when the victim was either asleep in bed or when the spider was trapped in clothing
In parts of Ireland and Britain, the False Widow spider has become one of the most common species of spiders found in and around urban habitats
Galway Bay FM
26 May 2021
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Galway Bay fm newsroom – Pregnant women in Galway city and county can now arrange their appointment for a Covid 19 vaccine.
The maternity units at University Hospital Galway and Portiuncula University Hospital are arranging for women who are between 14 and 36 weeks gestation to get their vaccine at the vaccination centre in Ballybrit.
A telephone line has been established to facilitate the process.
Pregnant women can contact University Hospital Galway on 086 7913854 from 9am to 2pm, Monday to Friday.
Expectant mothers attending Portiuncula University Hospital are asked to call 090 9648372 from 9am to 2pm, Monday to Friday.
Women who have antenatal appointments will have an opportunity to discuss the vaccine with their midwife or doctor.
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