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A study on the clinical profile of children with snake envenomation in a tertiary referral centre at Dharmapuri, Tamilnadu, India [PDF]

, 2017
Background: Snake envenomation is a well-known cause of morbidity and mortality in rural India. In the year 2009, WHO included snake bite in the list of neglected diseases.Methods: This study was conducted in children admitted with snake bite in ...
K. S., Kumaravel, J., Ganesh
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Relationship between the number of snake envenomation between 2007 and 2017 and the municipality area (Z = 4.26, p ≤ 0.01) of cities from Mato Grosso do Sul state (Brazil).

, 2021
Relationship between the number of snake envenomation between 2007 and 2017 and the municipality area (Z = 4.26, p ≤ 0.01) of cities from Mato Grosso do Sul state (Brazil).
Jaqueline Alonso (11408753), Priscila Santos Carvalho (8370000), Cássia Vieira (11408747), Juan Fernando Cuestas Carrillo (11408750), Karoline Ceron (6138710), Diego José Santana (7232513)   +5 more
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North American Pit Viper Envenomation

MedEdPORTAL, 2015
Acute snake envenomation is an uncommon but potentially serious envenomation causing local tissue injury, hematologic derangements, and systemic effects. The purpose of this simulation is to present an acute snake envenomation case that allows residents,
Stephen Mac, Mary Wittler
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Viscoelastic coagulation changes in dogs with tiger snake envenomation

, 2018
© 2018 Monique Kirstie StanleySnake venom induced consumption coagulopathy (SVICC) is an important yet poorly described clinical syndrome in the field of veterinary medicine. Publications referencing humans, on the other hand, are numerous in comparison,
Stanley, Monique Kirstie
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Australian elapid snake envenomation in cats: Clinical priorities and approach

, 2017
Practical relevance: No fewer than 140 species of terrestrial snakes reside in Australia, 92 of which possess venom glands. With the exception of the brown tree snake, the venom-producing snakes belong to the family Elapidae.
Trudi J Mcalees, Linda A Abraham
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Tiger snake (Notechis scutatus) envenomation in a horse

, 2013
Background: A 7-year-old Thoroughbred gelding presented with muscle fasciculation, reluctance to move, profuse sweating, tachycardia, tachypnoea and a localised, unilateral swelling on the muzzle. History and physical examination were suggestive of snake
Lester, G.D., Swindells, K.L., Cullimore, A.   +2 more
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Snake α-Neurotoxins and the Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor

, 2016
α-Neurotoxins from snake venoms act on postsynaptic nicotinic acetylcholine receptors at the neuromuscular junction to produce clinically significant skeletal muscle paralysis following envenomation.
Nirthanan, Niru, Selvanayagam Nirthanan, Navin R. Niranjan, Awal, Wasim, Niranjan, Navin R., Wasim Awal   +5 more
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Role of platelet lymphocyte ratio at admission in management of pediatric victims of snake bite: A single-center prospective observational study from South India

Journal of Pediatric Critical Care
Background: Platelets, besides being major elements of hemostasis, play a significant role in inflammation and immunity, and hence, platelet lymphocyte ratio (PLR) has been tried as an indicator of the severity of inflammation.
Vijayaragavan Kutty, Vidya Sakuntala Dhanuskodi, Niroshini Nagamuthu Jayakumaran, Sathish Kumar Manisekaran   +3 more
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Intracerebral Hemorrhage: A Rare Snake Bite Sequelae

Indian Journal of Neurosurgery, 2017
Introduction Annually, more than 2,500,000 snake bites are reported in India, out of which 30,000 to 50,000 cases end in mortality. Here, we report an unusual complication of intracerebral hemorrhage following a snake bite.
Muhammed Jasim Abdul Jalal, Annie Thomas, Prithvi Varghese   +2 more
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A Study on Epidemiology, Clinical Profile and outcome of Snake Bite Envenomation [PDF]

, 2011
INTRODUCTION : Snakes are fascinating part of nature. Their colour, movement and secret habits make them more mysterious. India is home to some of the most poisonous snakes in the world, most of which are found in rural areas.
Rojith, K B
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