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New England Journal of Medicine, 2022 SNAKE ENVENOMATION REPRESENTS AN IMPORTANT HEALTH PROBLEM IN much of the world. In 2009, it was recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a neglected tropical disease, and in 2017, it was elevated into Category A of the Neglected Tropical ...
S. Seifert, J. Armitage, Elda E Sanchez
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Immunological Responses to Envenomation [PDF]
Frontiers in Immunology, 2021 Venoms are complex mixtures of toxic compounds delivered by bite or sting. In humans, the consequences of envenomation range from self-limiting to lethal. Critical host defence against envenomation comprises innate and adaptive immune strategies targeted
R. Ryan +5 more
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The Activity of Metalloproteases and Serine Proteases in Various Organs after Leiurus macroctenus Envenomation [PDF]
Journal of Toxicology, 2023 Background Scorpion stings may be life-threatening since their venoms are comprised of a wide range of toxins and other bioactive molecules, such as enzymes.
V. Gunas +6 more
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Early-Onset Respiratory Muscle Paralysis in Crotalic Envenomation: A Case Study
Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical, 2023 Crotalic envenomation is responsible for approximately 8%-13% of ophidism cases in Brazil, yet it is associated with the highest mortality among snakes. We describe the case of a patient bitten by a rattlesnake who developed ventilatory muscle paralysis ...
Juliana Sartorelo Almeida +4 more
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New England Journal of Medicine, 2014 Every year, more than 1 million cases of scorpion envenomation are reported worldwide. Although the resultant mortality is lower than that from snake envenomation, there is substantial morbidity and, among children, a risk of death.
Himmatrao Saluba Bawaskar (21291212) +1 more
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Reversible atrial fibrillation following Crotalinae envenomation [PDF]
Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases, 2017 Background Cardiotoxicity is a documented complication of Crotalinae envenomation. Reported cardiac complications following snake envenomation have included acute myocardial infarction, electrocardiogram abnormalities and arrhythmias.
Dan Quan, Kenneth Zurcher
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Is there any relationship between initial hematological parameters and severity of scorpion envenomation? [PDF]
The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics, 2020 Background and Objectives. Most cases of severe scorpion envenomation occur in children and are associated with significant morbidity and mortality.
Özden Özgür Horoz +8 more
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Krait envenomation in Thailand
Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management, 2018 Purpose Three species in the genus Bungarus inhabit Thailand. Among these, Bungarus candidus (Malayan krait) is the most common and deadliest. Currently, the clinical manifestations of patients envenomed by kraits, especially Bungarus fasciatus (banded ...
A. Tongpoo +6 more
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Spinal Anesthesia Failure Following Wasp Envenomation: A Case Series of Two Patients. [PDF]
Clin Case RepABSTRACT Spinal anesthesia is highly effective, and complete failure in healthy patients is rare. Wasp venom contains neuroactive peptides capable of modifying sodium‐channel function and inducing neuroinflammation, but its impact on neuraxial anesthesia has not been previously reported. We describe two healthy ASA I males who developed complete spinal
Abuzahra A +8 more
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Hemoperfusion as Adjunctive Therapy in Severe Snake Envenomation Refractory to Antivenom: A Case Series. [PDF]
Clin Case RepABSTRACT Snake envenomation remains a significant cause of morbidity worldwide, with antivenom serving as the cornerstone of treatment. This case series describes outcomes of three male patients (ages 34–63 years) with severe envenomation who demonstrated progressive local swelling and coagulopathy despite receiving at least 15 vials of antivenom.
Hosseini SM +6 more
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