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Role of platelet lymphocyte ratio at admission in management of pediatric victims of snake bite: A single-center prospective observational study from South India

open access: yesJournal of Pediatric Critical Care
Background: Platelets, besides being major elements of hemostasis, play a significant role in inflammation and immunity, and hence, platelet lymphocyte ratio (PLR) has been tried as an indicator of the severity of inflammation.
Vijayaragavan Kutty   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Snakebites in Turkey: epidemiological and clinical aspects between the years 1995 and 2004

open access: yesJournal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases, 2010
The venom of poisonous snakes comprises a complex mixture of several proteins with other less significant constituents, resulting in principles capable of changing viable tissues.
Y Cesaretli, O Ozkan
doaj   +1 more source

Snakebite in north-eastern South Africa: clinical characteristics and risks for severity

open access: yesSouth African Family Practice, 2016
Objectives: To identify the toxicity profile of snakebites and to assess clinical severity. Methods: An analysis of all patients admitted to Ngwelezane Hospital’s Emergency Department with a diagnosis of snakebite over five years was done.
Darryl Wood   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Envenimations marines vues en consultation post-voyage à la Pitié Salpêtrière entre 2008 et 2013 [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Introduction: Nowadays, travels and aquatic leisures are increasing, and so is the risk of marine envenomation. Methods: Cases were defined as returning travellers consulting between 2008 and 2013 at the Pitié Salpêtrière hospital, based on the ...
Henn, Aurélia
core   +1 more source

Saudi medicinal plants for the treatment of scorpion sting envenomation [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Scorpion sting envenoming poses major public health problems. The treatment modalities include antivenoms, chemical antidotes and phytotherapy, with varying degrees of effectiveness and side effects.
Al-Asmari, Abdulrahman   +4 more
core   +2 more sources

Venomous Arachnid Diagnostic Assays, Lessons from Past Attempts

open access: yesToxins, 2018
Diagnostic tests for arachnid accidents remain unavailable for patients and clinicians. Together with snakes, these accidents are still a global medical concern, and are recognized as neglected tropical issues.
Camila Dias-Lopes   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Case Report of Acute Ischemic Stroke Following Scorpion Sting: That’s Too Coincidental To Be Coincidence

open access: yesJKS (Jurnal Kedokteran Syiah Kuala)
Introduction: Envenomation is common in developing countries, more than 2600 reports of mortality following scorpion envenomations being reported per year.
Taufiq Abdullah   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

The 6th international conference on envenomation by snakebites and scorpion stings in Africa : a crucial step for the management of envenomation [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
During the 6th International Conference on Envenomation by Snakebites and Scorpion Stings in Africa held in Abidjan, from 1 to 5 June 2015, the measures for the management of envenomation were discussed and new recommendations were adopted by the ...
Akaffou, M. H.   +5 more
core   +1 more source

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