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Snake envenomation in three cats in South Korea

Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports, 2023
Case series summary Three cats in South Korea were diagnosed with snake envenomation based on the appearance and location of bite wounds. Two cats were envenomed by the Gloydius species and one by an unidentified species.
Jeong-Min Lee, Mi-Kyung Park, Gi-Ppeum Lee, Joong-Hyun Song, Kun-Ho Song   +4 more
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Pharmacological Investigation of CC-LAAO, an L-Amino Acid Oxidase from Cerastes cerastes Snake Venom

Toxins, 2021
Snake venom proteins, which are responsible for deadly snakebite envenomation, induce severe injuries including neurotoxicity, myotoxicity, cardiotoxicity, hemorrhage, and the disruption of blood homeostasis.
Zaineb Abdelkafi-Koubaa, Ines ELBini-Dhouib, Soumaya Souid, Jed Jebali, Raoudha Doghri, Najet Srairi-Abid, Khadija Essafi-Benkhadir, Olivier Micheau, Naziha Marrakchi   +8 more
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Endocrinological and biochemical changes of scorpionism in children in Upper Egypt

Therapeutic Advances in Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2015
Aim: The aim of this study was to determine some endocrinological and biochemical changes of scorpionism in children in Upper Egypt. In addition, it aimed to find any possible relationship between these changes and the severity of scorpionism.
Ahmed E. Ahmed, Khaled A. Abdel-Baseer, Khaled Saad, Asmaa F. Hassan, Amira A. El-Houfey   +4 more
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Interleukin-1 Receptor-Induced Nitric Oxide Production in the Pancreas Controls Hyperglycemia Caused by Scorpion Envenomation

Toxins, 2020
Tityus serrulatus causes numerous scorpion envenomation accidents and deaths worldwide. The symptoms vary from local to systemic manifestations, culminating in pulmonary edema and cardiogenic shock.
Mouzarllem B. Reis, Jefferson Elias-Oliveira, Marcella R. Pastore, Simone G. Ramos, Luiz G. Gardinassi, Lúcia H. Faccioli   +5 more
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Retrospective study of outcome in patients with scorpion sting using prazosin with/without dobutamine

Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2015
Introduction: Scorpion sting is a major public health problem in India with severe life threatening complications. Toxin can cause autonomic overstimulation leading to hypertension, arrhythmias and pulmonary edema with left ventricular dysfunction ...
L Venugopal
doaj   +1 more source

Reversible atrial fibrillation following Crotalinae envenomation

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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Ethnomedicinal plants used for treatment of snakebites in Tanzania – a systematic review

Pharmaceutical Biology, 2022
Context Snake envenomation is one of the neglected health problems in Tanzania. Since most people, especially in rural areas, suffer from its burden, their cases are not documented due to reliance on medicinal plants.
Neema Gideon Mogha, Olivia John Kalokora, Halima Mvungi Amir, David Sylvester Kacholi   +3 more
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A Study on the Clinico-Epidemiological Profile and the Outcome of Snake Bite Victims in a Tertiary Care Centre in Southern India [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2013
Background: Snake bite is a common medical emergency and an occupational hazard, more so in tropical India, where farming is a major source of employment.
Halesha B.R., Harshavardhan L., Lokesh A J., Channaveerappa P.K, Venkatesh K.B   +4 more
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Pathways to Care for Patients With Severe Chronic NCDs: A Cross‐Sectional Survey of Inpatients in Neno Malawi

Tropical Medicine &International Health, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives Severe chronic non‐communicable diseases (NCDs) place a significant burden on low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs), where overburdened and underprepared health systems lead to misdiagnosis, treatment delays and poor outcomes.
Chantelle Boudreaux, Maryam Mansoor, Moses Banda Aron, Medson Boti, Gene Bukhman, Stellar Chibvunde, Kingsley Kanzoole, Kenwood Kumwenda, Henry Ndindi, Junious Mabo Sichali, Todd Ruderman, Ada Thapa, Alma J. Adler, Emily B. Wroe   +13 more
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Systemic impact of intramuscular snake envenomation and intravenous immunoglobulin‐based antivenom treatment on murine plasma proteome and peptidome

Protein Science, Volume 35, Issue 9, September 2026.
Abstract Snake envenomation remains a critical global public health challenge. In Brazil, the genus Bothrops is responsible for most accidents, typically resulting in coagulopathy, hemorrhage, and renal failure. Despite its clinical prevalence, the molecular mechanisms driving plasma protein disturbances remain poorly understood.
Bianca C. S. C. de Barros, Alison F. A. Chaves, Mariana S. L. C. Morone, Ana T. A. Sachetto, Marcelo L. Santoro, Oliver Schilling, Solange M. T. Serrano   +6 more
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