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What are the characteristics and where is the highest risk of snakebite accidents in the state of São Paulo? [PDF]

Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia
Objectives: To understand the pattern of snakebite envenomation, the objective was to describe accidents and deaths by snake genus, age group, sex, race/ethnicity, education level, place of residence and occurrence, seasonality, vegetation cover, and to ...
Gisele Dias de Freitas, Alec Brian Lacerda, Thiago Salomão de Azevedo, Anderson de Oliveira, Roberta Maria Fernandes Spinola, Flávio Santos Dourado, Fan Hui Wen, Francisco Chiaravalloti-Neto   +7 more
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Ophiophagus hannah Venom: Proteome, Components Bound by Naja kaouthia Antivenin and Neutralization by N. kaouthia Neurotoxin-Specific Human ScFv

Toxins, 2014
Venomous snakebites are an important health problem in tropical and subtropical countries. King cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is the largest venomous snake found in South and Southeast Asia. In this study, the O.
Witchuda Danpaiboon, Onrapak Reamtong, Nitat Sookrung, Watee Seesuay, Yuwaporn Sakolvaree, Jeeraphong Thanongsaksrikul, Fonthip Dong-din-on, Potjanee Srimanote, Kanyarat Thueng-in, Wanpen Chaicumpa   +9 more
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Envenenamento por serpentes do gênero Bothrops no Estado da Bahia: aspectos epidemiológicos e clínicos Envenomation by Bothrops in the State of Bahia: epidemiological and clinical aspects

Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical, 2007
Descreve-se características clínico-epidemiológicas de 655 casos de acidentes botrópicos atendidos e/ou notificados ao Centro de Informações Antiveneno da Bahia, no Estado da Bahia, em 2001.
Yukari Figueroa Mise, Rejâne Maria Lira-da-Silva, Fernando Martins Carvalho   +2 more
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Presentation, management, and outcome of snake-bite in two district hospitals in Ghana

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2014
INTRODUCTION: the burden of disease represented by snakebites is widely underestimated and often neglected public health problem in the tropics. There is insufficient epidemiological data to guide distribution of antivenin and proper management of ...
Damien Punguyire, Frank Baiden, Josephat Nyuzaghl, Aaron Hultgren, Yvonne Berko, Stephan Brenner, Sari Soghoian, George Adjei, Anjali Niyogi, Rachel Moresky   +9 more
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Acidente por Tityus serrulatus e suas implicações epidemiológicas no Rio Grande do Sul An accident involving Tityus serrulatus and its epidemiological implications in Brazil

Revista de Saúde Pública, 2002
Relata-se o primeiro caso de acidente por escorpião Tityus serrulatus ocorrido em Março de 2001, em Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. Um paciente masculino de 21 anos, ao manipular produtos hortifrutigranjeiros provenientes de outros estados do ...
João Batista Torres, Maria da Graça Boucinha Marques, Rodrigo Klafke Martini, Cássio Vinícius Aguiar Borges   +3 more
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Applying Ensemble Ecological Niche Modeling to Identify High Risk Areas for Scorpions' Sting

Ecology and Evolution, Volume 15, Issue 7, July 2025.
In this study, we used ecological niche models to map the distribution of eight of the most dangerous scorpion species to quantify sting risk across Iran. We identified the areas where people are most vulnerable to scorpion stings based on exposure to scorpions and limited accessibility to healthcare centers.
Anooshe Kafash, Ahmad Ali Hanafi Bojd, Anna Pintor, Marc Grünig, Masoud Yousefi, Gholamreza Hassanpour   +5 more
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Conservation Biogeography of Mountain Vipers: A Phylogenetic Niche Modelling Approach

Diversity and Distributions, Volume 31, Issue 1, January 2025.
ABSTRACT Aim Mountain vipers belonging to the Montivipera genus represent a fascinating example of neo‐endemism found in the high plateaus of Iran, Anatolia and the Caucasus. Given the conservation challenges faced by these species, it is crucial to understand their phylogenetic relationships and suitable habitats in order to implement effective ...
Mohsen Ahmadi, Mahmoud‐Reza Hemami, Mohammad Kaboli, Somayeh Ghane‐Ameleh, Mansoureh Malekian   +4 more
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Biochemical and Biological Profiles of Bangladeshi Russell’s Viper Snake Venom and Neutralizing Efficacy by Indian VINS Polyvalent Antivenom

Journal of Toxicology, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.
The Russell’s viper (Daboia russelii) has recently become a significant threat to human life in Bangladesh. Given its wide distribution across South Asia, the venom characteristics and lethality can vary by region with different toxicological properties.
Rubait Hasan, Hasanuzzaman Manik, Md Ataur Rahman, Jamiatul Husna Shathi, Md Tariqul Islam, Mohammad Shahangir Biswas, Kazi Md. Faisal Hoque, Phuping Sucharitakul   +7 more
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Hong Kong Poison Information Centre: Annual report 2021

Hong Kong Journal of Emergency Medicine, Volume 31, Issue 6, Page 339-353, December 2024.
Abstract Introduction The Hong Kong Poison Information Centre (HKPIC) has been providing consultation services to healthcare professionals and collecting epidemiological data on poisoning in Hong Kong since 2005. Objective To analyse and report the poisoning data from HKPIC in 2021.
Tin Yat Anthony Chow, Chi Keung Chan, Sze Hong Ng, Man Li Tse   +3 more
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Lapachol and synthetic derivatives: in vitro and in vivo activities against Bothrops snake venoms.

PLoS ONE, 2019
BACKGROUND:It is known that local tissue injuries incurred by snakebites are quickly instilled causing extensive, irreversible, tissue destruction that may include loss of limb function or even amputation.
Marcelo A Strauch, Marcelo Amorim Tomaz, Marcos Monteiro-Machado, Bruno Lemos Cons, Fernando Chagas Patrão-Neto, Jhonatha da Mota Teixeira-Cruz, Matheus da Silva Tavares-Henriques, Pâmella Dourila Nogueira-Souza, Sara L S Gomes, Paulo R R Costa, Edgar Schaeffer, Alcides J M da Silva, Paulo A Melo   +12 more
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