Snakebites by Bothrops taeniatus: characteristics of snakebites involving a rare venomous snake in Brazil [PDF]
Einstein (São Paulo)Snakebites from the genus Bothrops account for up to 90% of venomous snakebites in Brazil. Among these species, Bothrops taeniatus is considered rare in Brazil, with only one reported case in the literature.
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Humoral immune response of patients bitten by the snake Bothrops erythromelas Resposta imune humoral em pacientes picados pela serpente Bothrops erythromelas [PDF]
Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Snake envenomings are a health problem in rural areas of tropical and subtropical countries, but little is known regarding the immune response presented by bitten individuals.
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Genetic relationships among species of the genus Bothrops based on RAPD markers [PDF]
Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology, 2005 The genetic relationships among 11 species of Bothrops found in Brazil were determined using random amplified fragment (RAPD) information. A total of 239 amplified bands were scored using 20 aleatory primers.
Felipe Grazziotin, Sergio Echeverrigaray
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Release of Cytokines in the Peritoneal Fluid of C57BL/6 Mice After Bothrops jararaca and Bothrops atrox Venom Injection [PDF]
ToxinsThe release of cytokines in the peritoneal fluid after stimulation with Bothrops atrox and Bothrops jararaca venoms is a crucial process in the inflammatory response triggered by these venoms.
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Renal Effects and Nitric Oxide Response Induced by Bothrops atrox Snake Venom in an Isolated Perfused Kidney Model [PDF]
ToxinsThe snakes from the genus Bothrops are responsible for most of the ophidic accidents in Brazil, and Bothrops atrox represents one of these species. Envenomation by these snakes results in systemic effects and is often associated with early mortality ...
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Phenotypic dichotomy in Crotalus durissus ruruima venom and potential consequences for clinical management of snakebite envenomations. [PDF]
PLoS Neglected Tropical DiseasesBackgroundPhenotypic polymorphism in rattlesnake venoms is well-documented, with a dichotomy between hemorrhagic (Type I) and neurotoxic (Type II) venoms.
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The Versatility of Serine Proteases from Brazilian Bothrops Venom: Their Roles in Snakebites and Drug Discovery [PDF]
BiomoleculesSerine proteases are multifunctional and versatile venom components found in viper snakes, including the Bothrops species, a widely distributed genus notorious for causing the highest number of snakebites across Latin America. These enzymes, representing
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<i>Bothrops</i> bite and cardiac complications: A case report and review of literature. [PDF]
World J CardiolAcosta JS +2 more
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Hematology, Clinical Biochemistry, and Blood Cell Morphology Features of Captive Bothrops jararaca From Southeast Brazil. [PDF]
Vet Clin PatholABSTRACT Background Snakebite envenomation is a worldwide public health issue, particularly relevant to low and middle‐income countries. Bothrops spp. antivenom is needed for snakebite treatment, which requires the maintenance of healthy snakes in captivity.
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Biomédica: revista del Instituto Nacional de Salud, 2022 Bothrops spp. envenomation and its relationship with ischemic stroke has complex pathogenesis. Local effects such as edema, pain, redness, necrosis, and systemic manifestations like coagulation disorders, thrombosis, renal failure, and hemorrhage have ...
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