Comprehensive Review of Epidemiology and Treatment of Snakebite Envenomation in West Africa: Case of Benin [PDF]
Journal of Tropical MedicineSnakebite envenomation (SBE) constitutes a public health, social, and economic problem affecting poor communities in intertropical and subtropical regions.
Ayékotchami Jacques Dossou +3 more
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A dose scaling antivenin protocol in treatment of Daboia palaestinae envenomation may reduce morbidity and costs. [PDF]
PLoS ONEBackgroundDaboia palaestinae is a leading cause of snakebite envenomation in the eastern Mediterranean, with substantial mortality in the absence of antivenin. Current recommended antivenin dose is 50 ml; however, antivenin is costly, may be difficult to
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Malayan Pit Viper Envenomation and Treatment in Thailand [PDF]
Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management, 2021 Thunyaporn Tangtrongchitr,1,2 Suthimon Thumtecho,1,3 Jiratchaya Janprasert,4 Kitisak Sanprasert,2 Achara Tongpoo,1 Yuvadee Tanpudsa,1 Satariya Trakulsrichai,1,5 Winai Wananukul,1,6 Sahaphume Srisuma1,6 1Ramathibodi Poison Center, Faculty of Medicine ...
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Protective effects of clinical anticholinergic and anticholinesterase agents against Bungarus multicinctus venom and neurotoxin-rich snake venoms. [PDF]
PLoS Neglected Tropical DiseasesBungarus multicinctus is one of the most venomous and lethal snake species in mainland China, with envenomation resulting in a mortality rate as high as 23%. Currently, antivenin against B.
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An antivenin resistant, IVIg-corticosteroids responsive viper induced thrombocytopenia [PDF]
Toxicology Reports, 2022 In this case report the hospital management of an acute, severe thrombocytopenia in a 57-year-old man in the north-east of Italy is reported. Thrombocytopenia developed immediately after the viper bite, despite the absence of clinical signs of ...
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Immunoreactivity and neutralization study of Chinese Bungarus multicinctus antivenin and lab-prepared anti-bungarotoxin antisera towards purified bungarotoxins and snake venoms. [PDF]
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2020 Bungarus multicinctus is the most venomous snake distributed in China and neighboring countries of Myanmar, Laos, north Vietnam and Thailand. The high mortality rate of B. multicinctus envenomation is attributed to the lethal components of α-, β-, γ- and
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Retrospective Comparison of Empiric Antivenom vs. Expectant Treatment for Eastern Coral Snakebites [PDF]
Western Journal of Emergency MedicineIntroduction: The coral snake is the only native elapid in North America. Their venom contains potent neurotoxins. Historically, all confirmed/presumed bites were treated with antivenom whether or not symptoms were present. Production of antivenom ceased
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Ethnomedicinal plants used for treatment of snakebites in Tanzania – a systematic review [PDF]
Pharmaceutical Biology, 2022 Context Snake envenomation is one of the neglected health problems in Tanzania. Since most people, especially in rural areas, suffer from its burden, their cases are not documented due to reliance on medicinal plants.
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Acute compartment syndrome following Bitis viper envenomation: a literature review with case reports [PDF]
International Journal of Emergency MedicineBackground Snakebites caused by Bitis nasicornis and Bitis gabonica are rare but can lead to severe systemic and local complications, including acute compartment syndrome (ACS).
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Hypersensitivity Reaction After Administration of Crotalidae Polyvalent Immune Fab (CroFab) [PDF]
Clinical Pharmacology: Advances and ApplicationsLena Truong, Takla R Anis, Layla Najibfard, Edwin Peck Pharmacy Department, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, Valencia, CA, USA, Emergency Department, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, Valencia, CA, USACorrespondence: Lena Truong, Email Truongl@henrymayo.com Takla
Truong L, Anis TR, Najibfard L, Peck E
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