Snake Venomics and Antivenomics of Bothrops diporus, a Medically Important Pitviper in Northeastern Argentina [PDF]
, 2015 Snake species within genus Bothrops are responsible for more than 80% of the snakebites occurring in South America. The species that cause most envenomings in Argentina, B.
Calvete, Juan J. +3 more
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In-vitro neurotoxicity of two Malaysian krait species (Bungarus candidus and Bungarus fasciatus) venoms: neutralization by monovalent and polyvalent antivenoms from Thailand [PDF]
, 2014 Bungarus candidus and Bungarus fasciatus are two species of krait found in Southeast Asia. Envenoming by these snakes is often characterized by neurotoxicity and, without treatment, causes considerable morbidity and mortality. In this study, the in vitro
Asmad Rusmili, Muhamad Rusdi +4 more
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Toxins, 2018 Snake venom-metalloproteinases (SVMPs) are the primary factors that disturb hemostasis and cause hemorrhage in the venomous snake bitten subjects. Kaouthiagin is a unique SVMP that binds and cleaves von Willebrand factor (vWF) at a specific peptide bond ...
Jirawat Khanongnoi +5 more
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Snake envenomation in two cattle: clinical/laboratory aspects and treatment using equine-derived antivenin of Viperidae [PDF]
, 2019 In this case report, specific antivenin treatment for Viperidae snake envenomation in two cattle was defined for the first time.The diagnosis of snake envenomation was made according to the history and clinical findings.
Altuğ, Nuri, İşler, Cafer Tayer
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Antivenin-related Serum Sickness
Journal of the Chinese Medical Association, 2010 Serum sickness is a type III hypersensitivity reaction that occurs due to the deposition of excessive circulating immune complexes in patients treated with foreign proteins or haptens. Serum sickness induced by antivenin for snakebites has been frequently reported in the USA, but not in Taiwan.
Wei-Kung Chen +2 more
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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 EpidemiologiaObjectives: 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 +7 more
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Hong Kong Poison Information Centre: Annual report 2018
Hong Kong Journal of Emergency Medicine, Volume 27, Issue 6, Page 344-355, November 2020., 2020 Objective: The aim of this study was to report and analyse the poisoning data of Hong Kong Poison Information Centre in 2018. Methods: In 2018, all poisoning cases received by Hong Kong Poison Information Centre were retrieved from its database, Poison Information and Clinical Management System, for analysis.
Tin Yat Anthony Chow +3 more
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Clinical characteristics of stonefish “Oni‐daruma‐okoze” envenomation in Japan
Acute Medicine &Surgery, Volume 7, Issue 1, January/December 2020., 2020 During a 5‐year period, 15 cases of stonefish envenomation occurred in Japan. The patients recovered well without treatment with antivenom. Aim Stonefish, known in Japan as “Oni‐daruma‐okoze” (Synanceia verrucosa Block et Schneider), inhabit the waters surrounding the Okinawa/Amami districts.
Toru Hifumi +7 more
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Antivenom supply and demand: An analysis of antivenom availability and utilization in South Africa
African Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2023 Introduction: Snakebites are a neglected tropical disease. In many areas, envenoming incidence and antivenom administration rates are unknown. This study compared antivenom (AV) availability to rates of envenoming and recommendations to treat (RTT) in ...
Natalie R Neumann +6 more
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A biodistribution study of Hemiscorpius lepturus scorpion venom and available polyclonal antivenom in rats [PDF]
, 2012 The purpose of the present study was to investigate the biodistribution profile of the venom of Hemiscorpius lepturus, the most dangerous scorpion in Iran.
Babaee, MH +4 more
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