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Reflectance Confocal Microscopy of Skin after the Sting of the Jellyfish Pelagia noctiluca
Case Reports in Dermatology, 2023 Jellyfish are aquatic animals of the phylum Cnidaria found in seas all over the world. They are characterized by the presence of cnidocytes, cells that contain a secretory organelle, the cnidocyst, mainly used for predation and defense purposes. An adult
Giovanni Paolino +4 more
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Comparison of F(ab') versus Fab antivenom for pit viper envenomation: A prospective, blinded, multicenter, randomized clinical trial [PDF]
, 2014 BACKGROUND: Crotalidae Polyvalent Immune Fab (Ovine) has been the only antivenom commercially available in the US since 2007 for treatment of Crotalinae envenomation.
Alejandro Alagón +27 more
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Snakebite: When the Human Touch Becomes a Bad Touch
Toxins, 2018 Many issues and complications in treating snakebite are a result of poor human social, economic and clinical intervention and management. As such, there is scope for significant improvements for reducing incidence and increasing patient outcomes.
Bryan G. Fry
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Biological Effects of Animal Venoms on the Human Immune System
Toxins, 2022 Venoms are products of specialized glands and serve many living organisms to immobilize and kill prey, start digestive processes and act as a defense mechanism.
Zharick Avalo +4 more
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Medical Journal of Australia, Volume 222, Issue 6, Page 313-317, April 2025.Abstract Objectives To investigate the frequency, timing, and characteristics of cardiovascular collapse after snakebite in Australia, and the complications of collapse following envenoming. Study design Observational study; analysis of prospectively collected demographic and clinical data.
Geoffrey K Isbister +4 more
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Contribution of ultrasonography to the diagnosis of internal bleeding in snakebite envenomation [PDF]
, 2016 Background: In Africa, snakebite envenomations are frequently complicated by life-threatening hemorrhagic syndromes. The authors of the present study conducted a prospective analysis at the University Hospital of Parakou (north of Benin) for seven months
Aguemon, A. R. +6 more
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Toxins, 2021 Massive, Africanized honeybee attacks have increased in Brazil over the years. Humans and animals present local and systemic effects after envenomation, and there is no specific treatment for this potentially lethal event.
Jhonatha Mota Teixeira-Cruz +9 more
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Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 13, Issue 4, April 2025.Illegal melamine analogs are added to food to make it appear as if it contains more protein. ABSTRACT Illegal melamine analogs are added to food to make it appear as though it contains more protein. These substances have negative impacts on both humans and animals in high quantities. The present paper examines how cobra venom shields rats from melamine‐
Al‐Shimaa M. Abas +3 more
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Saudi medicinal plants for the treatment of scorpion sting envenomation [PDF]
, 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
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Interrogating stonefish venom: small molecules present in envenomation caused by Synanceia spp.
FEBS Open Bio, Volume 15, Issue 3, Page 399-414, March 2025.Molecular analysis of Synanceia horrida (ShV) and S. verrucosa (SvV) venoms identified three small molecules new to stonefish venom: Gamma‐aminobutyric acid (GABA), choline, and 0‐acetylcholine. Analysis on human nicotinic acetylcholine (nAChRs) and GABAA receptors showed activation of neuronal (α7) and adult muscle‐type (α1β1δε) nAChRs by ShV, while ...
Silvia Luiza Saggiomo +4 more
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