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
Answer is A. 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.