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This paper details the development and validation of a highly sensitive and specific quantitative PCR assay to detect and monitor Malo bella, a venomous Irukandji jellyfish species. Using targeted primers and a TaqMan MGB probe, the assay effectively detects M. bella environmental DNA in water samples.
Jessica K. Strickland+4 more
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Krait envenomation in Thailand
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 krait), have not been thoroughly investigated.
Achara Tongpoo+6 more
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An Integrated Assessment of the Introduction of Lionfish (Pterois volitans/miles complex) to the Western Atlantic Ocean. [PDF]
Lionfish (Pterois volitans/miles complex) are venomous coral reef fishes from the Indian and western Pacific oceans that are now found in the western Atlantic Ocean.
Hare, Jonathan A., Whitfield, Paula E.
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Background: Snake bite among children is an important public health problem in many tropical and subtropical countries. Limited studies are found on snake-bite in Nepal using the WHO snake-bite management guidelines.
Kiran Mani Paudel+3 more
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Pediatric scorpionism in southwest Turkey: the experience of a training and research hospital
Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical and laboratory features and prognosis of scorpion stings in children.Methods: This was a retrospective study of children with scorpion stings, who were admitted to the pediatric emergency department
Ayça Esra Akkaya Kuybulu+1 more
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Parasitization ability on blowfly pupae of polyploid (triploid) females of the model parasitoid Nasonia vitripennis was compared against diploid controls. Despite highly impaired reproduction, the infertile polyploids had parasitization ability equal to control diploids, demonstrating high utility of polyploid parasitoids for biocontrol, with less ...
Xuan Li, Kelley Leung
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A biodistribution study of Hemiscorpius lepturus scorpion venom and available polyclonal antivenom in rats [PDF]
The purpose of the present study was to investigate the biodistribution profile of the venom of Hemiscorpius lepturus, the most dangerous scorpion in Iran.
Babaee, MH+4 more
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Acquired Ectopic Posterior Pituitary Bright Spot Due to Vasculotoxic Snakebite
: Objective: Vasculotoxic envenomation is an uncommon cause of hypopituitarism. Most described cases have varying extent of anterior pituitary dysfunction, but posterior pituitary involvement is extremely rare.
Liza Das, MD, DM+4 more
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Avaliou-se o hemograma de 12 cães adultos, saudáveis (14,2±5,4kg) após a inoculação de veneno do escorpião amarelo (Tityus serrulatus). Os animais foram distribuídos em dois grupos (G), com seis em cada: os do GI foram usados como controle e receberam 0 ...
E.L. Ribeiro+6 more
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Top 10 Public Health Challenges for 2024: Charting a New Direction for Global Health Security
The top 10 public health challenges for 2024 emphasize the need for a unified global approach to address infectious diseases, health disparities, climate change, mental health, substance use, reproductive health, food safety, emerging technologies, healthcare costs, and global collaboration.
Don Eliseo Lucero‐Prisno III+30 more
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