Envenomation by an opisthoglyphous snake, Erythrolamprus aesculapii (Dipsadidae), in southeastern Brazil
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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52: e20190055, 2019. graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Snakebites by aglyphous or opisthoglyphous snakes are common in Brazil. We report a case of snakebite by the opisthoglyphous Erythrolamprus aesculapii. The victim presented with pain, edema, and bleeding at the bite site, along with erythema, similar to a Bothrops envenomation. In this type of snakebite, if the snake is not brought to the hospital, the victim may receive unnecessary serum therapy, with the risk of adverse reactions to the antivenom. The possibility of reducing after-effects with anti-inflammatory drugs and early antibiotic therapy for secondary infection need to be further investigated, preferably in multicenter studies, while observing good clinical practice.
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Asunto principal:
Mordeduras de Serpientes
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Venenos de Serpiente
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Colubridae
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Traumatismos de la Mano
Tipo de estudio:
Ensayo Clínico Controlado
Límite:
Animales
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Humanos
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Masculino
País/Región como asunto:
America del Sur
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Brasil
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Inglés
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina Tropical
Año:
2019
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Institución/País de afiliación:
Fundação de Medicina Tropical Dr. Heitor Vieira Dourado/BR
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Projeto Dacnis/BR
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Universidade Federal do Acre/BR
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Universidade de São Paulo/BR
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Universidade do Estado do Amazonas/BR
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