Clinical and immunological aspects of envenomations by Bothrops snakes: [review]
J. venom. anim. toxins incl. trop. dis
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17(2): 130-141, 2011. ilus
Article
in English
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| ID: lil-587772
ABSTRACT
Accidents caused by snakes, especially in tropical and subtropical countries, still constitute a serious public health problem due to the lack of knowledge of health professionals and the precariousness of health systems in the regions where most accidents occur. Snake venoms contain a range of molecules that may provoke local swelling, pain, renal and respiratory insufficiencies. The study of the effects of each molecule on humans can help the development of complementary therapy. Similarly, the knowledge of clinical aspects of envenomations provides a better identification and implementation of appropriate treatment. In addition, to understand Bothrops envenomations and improve the therapeutic strategy, it is necessary to understand and study the role of important inflammatory mediators, particularly nitric oxide (NO), cytokines and the complement system.
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Main subject:
Snake Bites
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Cytokines
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Bothrops
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Crotalid Venoms
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Nitric Oxide
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Animals
Language:
English
Journal:
J. venom. anim. toxins incl. trop. dis
Journal subject:
Toxicology
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Federal University of Pernambuco/BR
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Oswaldo Cruz Foundation/BR
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University of Paraíba/BR
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