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Cobra snakes, including Naja mossambica and Naja nigricincta nigricincta, are one of the major groups of snakes responsible for snakebites in southern Africa, producing significant cytotoxicity and tissue damage. The venom of N.
Ottilie Katali +8 more
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Envenomation by the Green Bush Viper Atheris squamigera
The Green Bush Viper, Atheris squamigera, is native to West and Central Africa and has few well reported envenomations. Bite victims experience dizziness, nausea, headache, regional lymphadenopathy, and localized edema.
Sam T. Ontiveros +6 more
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Beaman, Kent R., Dugan, Eric A.
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Snake Bite Envenomation in Sangre Grande Hospital, Trinidad. Emergency Medicine Australasia [PDF]
Aims The Aim of this study was to review the incidence and presentations of snakebites at the Sangre Grande Hospital, a small district hospital in Trinidad.
Adedeje, S., Sammy, I.A.
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Characterization of Chicken-Derived Single Chain Antibody Fragments against Venom of Naja Naja Atra
Traditional, horse-derived antivenin is currently the most efficient treatment against snake bites. However, it is costly and has unpredictable side effects. Thus, alternative, cost-effective strategies for producing antivenin are needed.
Chi-Hsin Lee +10 more
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Beaman, Kent R., Grismer, L. Lee
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An Unexpected Case of Black Mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) Bite in Switzerland
Mambas (genus Dendroaspis) are among the most feared venomous African snakes. Without medical treatment, mamba bites are frequently fatal. First-aid treatment includes lymphatic retardation with the pressure immobilization technique.
Verena Quarch +2 more
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Molecular systematics of the genus Pseudocerastes (Ophidia: Viperidae) based on the mitochondrial cytochrome b gene [PDF]
The false horned vipers of the genus Pseudocerastes consist of 3 species; all have been recorded in Iran. These include Pseudocerastes persicus, P. fieldi, and P. urarachnoides. Morphologically, the taxonomic border between P.
Fathinia, Behzad +4 more
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Epidemiological and clinical characteristics of scorpionism in Shiraz (2012-2016); development of a clinical severity grading for Iranian scorpion envenomation [PDF]
Background: Scorpionism is a public health problem in some provinces in Iran. The present study aimed to assess the clinical manifestations of scorpion envenomation in Shiraz and determine a clinical severity grading for Iranian scorpion envenomation in ...
Dehghani, R. +2 more
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