Anaphylatic reaction after Crotalus envenomation treatment in a dog: case report

Conceição, L. G; Argôlo Neto, N. M; Castro, A. P; Faria, L. B. A; Fonterrada, C. O

Conceição, L. G; Argôlo Neto, N. M; Castro, A. P; Faria, L. B. A; Fonterrada, C. O.

Conceição, L. G; Federal University of Viçosa. Department of Veterinary Medicine. Viçosa. BR
Argôlo Neto, N. M; Federal University of Viçosa. Department of Veterinary Medicine. Viçosa. BR
Castro, A. P; Federal University of Viçosa. Department of Veterinary Medicine. Viçosa. BR
Faria, L. B. A; Federal University of Viçosa. Department of Veterinary Medicine. Viçosa. BR
Fonterrada, C. O; Provet Dermatology Service. São Paulo. BR

J. venom. anim. toxins incl. trop. dis ; 13(2): 549-557, 2007. tab

Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-452847

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Crotalus envenomation is the second most frequent condition caused by venomous snakes attacking dogs and cats in Brazil. Affected animals show severe neurological and muscular involvement, lower motor neuron signs and myalgia due to extensive rabdomiolysis. The present case report is about Crotalus envenomation in a dog which showed severe clinical and laboratory abnormalities. After treatment with antivenom (specific antidote) and clinical support, the dog totally recovered from that condition.

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Dogs; Animals; Anaphylaxis; Antivenins; Crotalid Venoms; Crotalus; Snake Bites

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Antivenins / Crotalus / Crotalid Venoms / Anaphylaxis Limits: Animals Language: English Journal: J. venom. anim. toxins incl. trop. dis Journal subject: Toxicology Year: 2007 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Viçosa/BR / Provet Dermatology Service/BR

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