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Presentation, management, and outcome of snake-bite in two district hospitals in Ghana [PDF]

, 2014
Introduction: the burden of disease represented by snakebites is widely underestimated and often neglected public health problem in the tropics. There is insufficient epidemiological data to guide distribution of antivenin and proper management of ...
Adjei, George, Baiden, Frank, Berko, Yvonne, Brenner, Stephan, Hultgren, Aaron, Moresky, Rachel, Niyogi, Anjali, Nyuzaghl, Josephat, Punguyire, Damien, Soghoian, Sari   +9 more
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Oral Acute Toxicity and Genotoxicity of Heteroctenus junceus Scorpion Venom

Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 12, Issue 2, March 2026.
The Heteroctenus junceus scorpion venom is a very popular natural extract used in traditional medicine in Cuba. In clinically relevant experimental settings, scorpion venom does not induce general toxicity or an increase in the frequency of micronucleus formation in erythrocytes.
Alexis Díaz‐García, Jenny Laura Ruiz‐Fuentes, Sophia Mejias Medina, Nicolas Zapata Guajardo, Christian Ross Skarneo   +4 more
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Factors Associated with Complications of Snakebite Envenomation in Health Facilities in the Cascades Region of Burkina Faso from 2016 to 2021

Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease
Snakebite envenomation remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in rural populations. This study identified factors associated with the complications of snakebite envenomation reported in the Cascades region of Burkina Faso.
Rene Kinda, Sidikiba Sidibe, Dramane Zongo, Tieba Millogo, Alexandre Delamou, Seni Kouanda   +5 more
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Krait envenomation: Strong suspicion and judicious use of anti-snake venom

Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil University, 2015
Snake bite is common in Rajasthan, particularly in rural areas and in the rainy season. In the majority of cases, we usually get compatible history and clinical sign and/or symptoms.
Lalit Prakash Mali, Sweta Gupta, Deepak Sharma, Mukesh Choudhary   +3 more
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Incidence and prehospital management of convulsive status epilepticus in Martinique, a French Caribbean territory

Epilepsia Open, Volume 11, Issue 1, Page 183-189, February 2026.
Abstract Objective Status epilepticus (SE) is an acute complication that can either occur in the course of epilepsy, or reflect an acute neurological or systemic disorder. SE incidence and associated mortality vary across regions and studied populations.
Florian Negrello, Alexis Fremery, Jonathan Florentin, Sylvie Merle, Vianney Aquilina, Yannick Brouste, Dabor Resiere, Rishika Banydeen, Papa Gueye   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Clinical and biochemical changes in 53 Swedish dogs bitten by the European adder - Vipera berus [PDF]

, 2010
Background Every year many dogs in Sweden are bitten by Vipera berus, the only venomous viper in Sweden. This prospective study investigated clinical signs, some biochemical parameters, treatment, and progress of disease after snakebite in 53 dogs ...
Jessica Berger Lervik, Inger Lilliehöök, Jan HM Frendin, LE Kängström, RW McjDiarmid, I Aroch, AL Leisewitz, C Karlsson-Stiber, G Segev, C Karlsson-Stiber, M Syakalima, RC DeNovo, HG Peta, HB Lewis, OV Sjaastad, I Aroch, T Garland, J Maddison, GL White, IL Bennett, CE Lucas, D Annane, DA Talan, RG Lobetti, TB Hackett   +24 more
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Dose–response association between admission neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and clinical severity in Gloydius brevicaudus envenomation

Frontiers in Immunology
BackgroundSnakebite envenomation triggers a complex systemic inflammatory response; however, the immunological features underlying clinical severity remain incompletely characterized.
Yu-hong Wang, Xin Du, Mei-lin Hao, Xiao-qing He, Hong-sheng Liu   +4 more
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Epidemiological profile of snakebites in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2001-2006

Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases, 2012
All snakebites registered in Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil, between 2001 and 2006 were analyzed. Of these, the snake species involved was identified in 2,431 cases, most of which were caused by Bothrops (2,347).
C Machado, R Bochner, JT Fiszon
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A local survey on the perception of the danger of exotic spiders among spider keepers and a review of the local situation of exotic spider keeping

Hong Kong Journal of Emergency Medicine, Volume 33, Issue 1, February 2026.
Abstract Introduction This study aimed to investigate the availability of pet spider species in Hong Kong and spider keeper's perception of the danger of exotic spiders. Method This is a cross‐sectional questionnaire study targeting Hong Kong spider hobbyists that was conducted from June to December 2024.
Ping Wu, Oi Fung Wong, Hin Tat Fung, Hiu Mei Kerry Wan, Tin Yat Anthony Chow, Chi Keung Chan   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Role for Coagulation Markers in Mild Snakebite Envenomations

Western Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2012
Introduction: The majority of patients seeking medical treatment for snakebites do not suffer from severe envenomation. However, no guidelines exist for ordering coagulation markers in patients with minimal or moderate envenomation, nor in those who do ...
Risa S. Moriarity, Sylvia Dryer, William Replogle, Richard L. Summers   +3 more
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