Comparison of F(ab') versus Fab antivenom for pit viper envenomation: A prospective, blinded, multicenter, randomized clinical trial [PDF]
, 2014 BACKGROUND: Crotalidae Polyvalent Immune Fab (Ovine) has been the only antivenom commercially available in the US since 2007 for treatment of Crotalinae envenomation.
Alejandro Alagón +27 more
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The effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on snake‐bite‐associated wounds in dogs
Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, Volume 34, Issue 3, Page 211-221, May/June 2024.Abstract Objective To assess the effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) on Crotalinae envenomation‐induced wound swelling and severity and pain in dogs, and to describe the safety and complications of HBOT. Design Prospective, randomized, controlled, blinded study (2017–2021).
Shelly Olin +9 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 +12 more
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Accident vasculaire cérébral hémorragique mortel suite à une envenimation par une vipère à corne en Tunisie [PDF]
, 2016 En Tunisie, parmi les envenimations par animaux terrestres, les morsures de vipéridés sont, après les piqûres de scorpions, les plus fréquentes. La présence d'un syndrome hémorragique est un des principaux critères de gravité.
Ghezala, H.B., Snouda, S
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Allergy, Volume 79, Issue 3, Page 580-600, March 2024.Abstract Diagnosing immediate drug hypersensitivity reactions (IDHRs) can pose a significant challenge and there is an urgent need for safe and reliable tests. Evidence has emerged that the basophil activation test (BAT), an in vitro assay that mirrors the in vivo response, can be a complementary test for many drugs.
C. Mayorga +11 more
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Journal of Tropical Medicine, Volume 2024, Issue 1, 2024.Snakebite envenomation (SBE) constitutes a public health, social, and economic problem affecting poor communities in intertropical and subtropical regions. This review sought to synthesize literature on snakebite envenomation in Benin to highlight research perspectives and strategies for better management of the menace. A literature search performed in
Ayékotchami Jacques Dossou +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]
, 2017 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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Orbital cellulitis and pyogenic meningitis rare sequelae after snake bite [PDF]
, 2016 The incidence of snake bite is underestimated. Worldwide around 2800 species of snakes are known out of which 375 species are venomous. Snake bite effects on nervous, cardiac, renal systems.
Naik, Rupeshkumar
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NEUTRALISATION OF THE ANTIFERMENTING PRINCIPLE IN SNAKE VENOMS BY ANTIVENINS
, 1937 The antivenins against venoms of the cobra and black tiger snake, which protect guinea-pigs against the lethal effects of these venoms, also neutralise the inhibitory effect of the venoms on alcoholic fermentation.
E. Chain
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Incidence of Snake Bites in Kashan, Iran During an Eight Year Period (2004-2011) [PDF]
, 2012 Background: Snake bites are one of the significant health problems in the tropical and subtropical regions. Snake bite is a common medical emergency in Iran, and the epidemiological features and management of such cases vary from region to region ...
Dehghani, R. +4 more
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