Hayati Journal of Biosciences, 2017 Snakebite envenomation in Indonesia is a health burden that receives no attention from stakeholders. The high mortality and morbidity rate caused by snakebite in Indonesia is estimated from regional reports.
Farid Rifaie, Tri Maharani, Amir Hamidy
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Immunological cross-reactivity and neutralisation of European viper venoms with the monospecific Vipera berus antivenom ViperaTAb. [PDF]
, 2014 Medically important cases of snakebite in Europe are predominately caused by European vipers of the genus Vipera. The mainstay of snakebite therapy is polyclonal antibody therapy, referred to as antivenom.
Al-Abdulla, Ibrahim +4 more
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The correlation between the types of snakes, geographical area, pre-hospital treatment and the outcome of snakebite patients [PDF]
Biotika, 2018 Snakebite is a global health problem; yet, most of the cases are rarely discussed in depth. Snakebite is also known to cause high morbidity and mortality rates.
Pramudya D. +3 more
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A study of refrigeration and constricting band for early treatment of pip viper snakebite [PDF]
Refrigeration and constricting band for early treatment of pit viper ...
Blalock, J. P.
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On Heroism & The Oregon Trail [PDF]
, 2013 We like to think we are secret beauties. To think we are big ships. We like to think we arenoticed, in secret, by some keen eye, and it is enough.
Frick, Kit
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Snake Venomics and Antivenomics of Bothrops diporus, a Medically Important Pitviper in Northeastern Argentina [PDF]
, 2015 Snake species within genus Bothrops are responsible for more than 80% of the snakebites occurring in South America. The species that cause most envenomings in Argentina, B.
Calvete, Juan J. +3 more
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PLoS Neglected Tropical DiseasesBackgroundSnakebite is a major poverty-related neglected tropical disease. An integrated scientific approach is needed to understand the dynamics of this important health issue.
Mohammad Abdul Wahed Chowdhury +6 more
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Retrospective study on the incidence of envenomation and accessibility to antivenom in Burkina Faso [PDF]
, 2016 Background: Snakebite is a common neglected public health issue, especially in poor rural areas of sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and Latin America. Passive immunotherapy with safe and effective antivenom is the only approved treatment for it. This study aimed
Chippaux, Jean-Philippe +3 more
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A synthetic biology approach for consistent production of plant-made recombinant polyclonal antibodies against snake venom toxins [PDF]
, 2018 Antivenoms developed from the plasma of hyperimmunized animals are the only effective treatment available against snakebite envenomation but shortage of supply contributes to the high morbidity and mortality toll of this tropical disease.
Arnold +38 more
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