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Perspective on the Therapeutics of Anti-Snake Venom

Molecules, 2019
Snakebite envenomation is a life-threatening disease that was recently re-included as a neglected tropical disease (NTD), affecting millions of people in tropical and subtropical areas of the world.
Isabel Gómez-Betancur, Vedanjali Gogineni, Andrea Salazar-Ospina, Francisco León   +3 more
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Four cases of snake envenomation responsive to death adder antivenom

, 2006
Death adder envenomation is rare in humans and there is only one brief report previously in dogs. This paper details three cases of canine common death adder (Acanthophis antarcticus) envenomation and one case of bardick (Echiopsis curta) envenomation ...
Swindells, K.L., Angles, J.M., Russell, N.J., Foster, S.F., SF FOSTER, JM ANGLES, KL SWINDELLS, NJ RUSSELL   +7 more
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Inflammation Induced by Platelet-Activating Viperid Snake Venoms: Perspectives on Thromboinflammation

Frontiers in Immunology, 2019
Envenomation by viperid snakes is characterized by systemic thrombotic syndrome and prominent local inflammation. To date, the mechanisms underlying inflammation and blood coagulation induced by Viperidae venoms have been viewed as distinct processes ...
Catarina Teixeira, Catarina Teixeira, Cristina Maria Fernandes, Cristina Maria Fernandes, Elbio Leiguez, Elbio Leiguez, Ana Marisa Chudzinski-Tavassi, Ana Marisa Chudzinski-Tavassi   +7 more
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Peripheral locked in syndrome following snake envenomation – a case report

, 2016
Snake bite is a terror in the Terai regions of Nepal. It is estimated that at least 20,000 snake bites occur each year with about 1000 deaths in hospitals, mainly in the Terai region.
Amshu Shakya Bajracharya, Bhabani Kant Sarmah, Sweta Kumari Gupta   +2 more
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Compartment Syndrome Following Snake Bite

Oman Medical Journal, 2015
Snake bites are an important public health problem worldwide. Snake venom causes both systemic and local complications, which can prove fatal if not treated on time. The local effects of snake bite include tissue necrosis, edema, and compartment syndrome.
Dinesh Dhar
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Envenomation by ‘dead’ snakes: a review

Transactions of The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
Abstract Venomous snakes are a potential hazard even after their death. Dead snakes or their severed heads can inflict bites under various bizarre circumstances and may result in envenomation. In this review, an effort has been made to discuss the circumstances under which envenomation from dead snakes can occur, the incidence and ...
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A 70-year-old Woman with Necrotic Wound Complications Following a Snake Bite

Clinical and Research Journal in Internal Medicine
Snake bites pose a significant public health issue in Indonesia, leading to high morbidity and mortality rates. Proper identification of snake species and timely management are crucial.
Heri Sutanto, Tri Maharani, Rochelle Vernique Siem   +2 more
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A Single-Center Review of Cases to Understand the Indian Polyvalent Antivenom Use in Hump-Nosed Pit Viper Bites in South India

Journal of Emergencies, Trauma and Shock
Introduction: India, with nearly 60 venomous snake species, has just one commercially available antivenom, the Indian polyvalent antivenom (IPAV). The hump-nosed pit viper (Hypnale hypnale), an indigenous venomous snake, causes considerable morbidity and
Siju V. Abraham, Sarah Paul, Martin V. Paul, Clint Davis, Aboobacker Mohamed Rafi, Appu Suseel, Deo Mathew, C. K. Kassyap, Rajeev Punchalil Chathappan   +8 more
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Scorpion envenomation

, 2014
Every year, more than 1 million cases of scorpion envenomation are reported worldwide. Although the resultant mortality is lower than that from snake envenomation, there is substantial morbidity and, among children, a risk of death.
Himmatrao Saluba Bawaskar (21291212), Geoffrey Isbister (21130406)   +1 more
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Identification of antigenic proteins from the venom of Malaysian snakes using immunoprecipitation assay and tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)

Heliyon
Snake envenomation poses a significant risk to Malaysians and country visitors. Malaysia witnesses an estimated 650 snake bites per 100,000 population annually.
Preetha Rajendiran, Rakesh Naidu, Iekhsan Othman, Syafiq Asnawi Zainal Abidin   +3 more
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