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Snakebites in Turkey: epidemiological and clinical aspects between the years 1995 and 2004

Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases, 2010
The venom of poisonous snakes comprises a complex mixture of several proteins with other less significant constituents, resulting in principles capable of changing viable tissues.
Y Cesaretli, O Ozkan
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Krait envenomation in Thailand

, 2018
Achara Tongpoo,1 Charuwan Sriapha,1 Aimon Pradoo,1 Umaporn Udomsubpayakul,2 Sahaphume Srisuma,1,3 Winai Wananukul,1,3 Satariya Trakulsrichai1,4 1Ramthibodi Poison Center, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok ...
Sriapha C, Wananukul W, Udomsubpayakul U, Srisuma S, Tongpoo A, Pradoo A, Trakulsrichai S   +6 more
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Snakebite in north-eastern South Africa: clinical characteristics and risks for severity

South African Family Practice, 2016
Objectives: To identify the toxicity profile of snakebites and to assess clinical severity. Methods: An analysis of all patients admitted to Ngwelezane Hospital’s Emergency Department with a diagnosis of snakebite over five years was done.
Darryl Wood, Benjamin Sartorius, Richard Hift   +2 more
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Envenomation by Loxosceles reclusa

, 1979
Envenomation by the brown recluse spider, Loxosceles reclusa, may result in a dermonecrosis which can be accompanied by systemic manifestations, including hemolytic anemia.
Norment, B. R., Foil, L. D.
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Jellyfish Venom-Induced Cardiotoxicity and Immune Responses: Mechanisms and Potential Therapeutic Strategies

Marine Drugs
Jellyfish stings represent a significant global marine hazard, causing injuries from localized skin damage to fatal systemic complications. While skin reactions are the most common symptom, heart toxicity (cardiotoxicity) is the primary cause of death. A
Yueyue Li, Zhiwen Qiu, Bingbing Li, Xiaoyu Geng, Xuelu Yu, Yue Li, Wei Li, Jishun Yang   +7 more
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Venomous Arachnid Diagnostic Assays, Lessons from Past Attempts

Toxins, 2018
Diagnostic tests for arachnid accidents remain unavailable for patients and clinicians. Together with snakes, these accidents are still a global medical concern, and are recognized as neglected tropical issues.
Camila Dias-Lopes, Ana Luiza Paiva, Clara Guerra-Duarte, Franck Molina, Liza Felicori   +4 more
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A Case Report of Acute Ischemic Stroke Following Scorpion Sting: That’s Too Coincidental To Be Coincidence

JKS (Jurnal Kedokteran Syiah Kuala)
Introduction: Envenomation is common in developing countries, more than 2600 reports of mortality following scorpion envenomations being reported per year.
Taufiq Abdullah, Ari Prasetyadjati, Willy Johan   +2 more
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Unusual presentations of scorpion envenomation

, 2008
PubMedID: 18480153Scorpions are nocturnal arthropods that inject their venom through the victims' skin by stingers. By the envenomation, clinical manifestations in a wide spectrum may occur, including pain at one side and death because of severe ...
Alpay N.R., Sebe A., Topal M., Demir M., Satar S.   +4 more
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Varespladib (LY315920) Appears to Be a Potent, Broad-Spectrum, Inhibitor of Snake Venom Phospholipase A2 and a Possible Pre-Referral Treatment for Envenomation

Toxins, 2016
Snakebite remains a neglected medical problem of the developing world with up to 125,000 deaths each year despite more than a century of calls to improve snakebite prevention and care.
Matthew Lewin, Stephen Samuel, Janie Merkel, Philip Bickler   +3 more
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The failures of ethnobotany and phytomedicine in delivering novel treatments for snakebite envenomation

, 2020
Snakebite envenomation (SBE) is a high priority, neglected tropical disease. This devastating occupational health hazard disproportionately affects rural farming communities in tropical countries.
Vaiyapuri, S., Williams, H. F., Trim, S., Trim, C.   +3 more
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