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Venom-induced consumption coagulopathy (VICC), thrombotic microangiopathy and rhabdomyolysis in Russell’s viper bite [PDF]

Asia Pacific Journal of Medical Toxicology
Background: Russell’s viper is one of the most venomous snakes found in Bangladesh. Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a devastating complication of viper bite causing significant morbidity and mortality.
Subrata Biswas, Rayeed Surontee, Mohammad Hoque, Abu Ahmed, Md. Shafiqul Bari   +4 more
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Twelve month prospective study of snakebite in a major teaching hospital in Mandalay, Myanmar; Myanmar Snakebite Project (MSP)

Toxicon: X, 2019
The Myanmar Snakebite Project is an Australian government (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade) supported foreign aid project in collaboration with the Myanmar government with the aim of improving outcomes for snakebite patients in Myanmar.
Julian White, Sam Alfred, David Bates, Mohammad Afzal Mahmood, David Warrell, Robert Cumming, Khin Thida Thwin, Myat Myat Thein, Myo Thant, Zaw Myo Naung, Ye Htet Naing, Su Sint Sint San, Myat Thet Nwe, Chen Au Peh   +13 more
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Detection of Snake Venom in Post-Antivenom Samples by Dissociation Treatment Followed by Enzyme Immunoassay

Toxins, 2016
Venom detection is crucial for confirmation of envenomation and snake type in snake-bite patients. Enzyme immunoassay (EIA) is used to detect venom, but antivenom in samples prevents venom detection.
Kalana P. Maduwage, Margaret A. O’Leary, Anjana Silva, Geoffrey K. Isbister   +3 more
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A case report of peritoneal dialysis for management of acute kidney injury caused by Russell’s viper envenomation in a dog

Veterinary Integrative Sciences, 2021
This report describes a five-year-old dog who had been bitten by a Russell’s viper. The patient presented clinical signs of anorexia, vomiting, lethargy, and anuria.
Tanamon Poppinit, Chanakarn SungThong
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Diagnosis of envenomation by Russell's and Echis carinatus viper: A clinical study at rural Maharashtra state of India

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2019
Background: Envenoming by vipers Russell's and Echis Carinatus are common accidents faced by farmers and labors. Both viper venom toxins alter coagulation mechanism in the victim.
Himmatrao S Bawaskar, Pramodini H Bawaskar   +1 more
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Snake Venom Metalloproteinases and Their Peptide Inhibitors from Myanmar Russell’s Viper Venom

Toxins, 2016
Russell’s viper bites are potentially fatal from severe bleeding, renal failure and capillary leakage. Snake venom metalloproteinases (SVMPs) are attributed to these effects.
Khin Than Yee, Morgan Pitts, Pumipat Tongyoo, Ponlapat Rojnuckarin, Mark C. Wilkinson   +4 more
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Acute Myocardial Infarction following a possible direct intravenous bite of Russell’s viper (Daboia russelli)

BMC Research Notes, 2012
Background Russell’s viper (Daboia russelli) bites lead to high morbidity and mortality in South Asia. Although variety of clinical manifestations is reported in viper bite victims, myocardial ischemic events are rare.
Silva Anjana, Pilapitiya Senaka, Siribaddana Sisira   +2 more
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Newly Identified Toxin Transcripts in Myanmar Russell’s Viper Venom Gland

Biology and Life Sciences Forum, 2023
Russell’s viper (Daboia siamensis) is a medically important snake in Myanmar due to its high morbidity and mortality. The genome of Myanmar Russell’s viper had not been sequenced until recently.
Khin Than Yee, Jason Macrander, Olga Vasieva, Ponlapat Rojnuckarin   +3 more
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Venom Concentrations and Clotting Factor Levels in a Prospective Cohort of Russell's Viper Bites with Coagulopathy. [PDF]

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2015
BACKGROUND:Russell's viper envenoming is a major problem in South Asia and causes venom induced consumption coagulopathy. This study aimed to investigate the kinetics and dynamics of venom and clotting function in Russell's viper envenoming.
Geoffrey K Isbister, Kalana Maduwage, Fiona E Scorgie, Seyed Shahmy, Fahim Mohamed, Chandana Abeysinghe, Harendra Karunathilake, Margaret A O'Leary, Christeine A Gnanathasan, Lisa F Lincz   +9 more
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Collocation of avian and mammal antibodies to develop a rapid and sensitive diagnostic tool for Russell's Vipers Snakebite.

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2020
Russell's vipers (RVs) envenoming is an important public health issue in South-East Asia. Disseminated intravascular coagulopathy, systemic bleeding, hemolysis, and acute renal injury are obvious problems that develop in most cases, and neuromuscular ...
Jing-Hua Lin, Che-Min Lo, Ssu-Han Chuang, Chao-Hung Chiang, Sheng-Der Wang, Tsung-Yi Lin, Jiunn-Wang Liao, Dong-Zong Hung   +7 more
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