Platelet Aggregation Studies in Russell's Viper Bite Victims

ABSTRACT

Platelet aggregation study was performed in Russell's viper bite victims with a view to study the contribution of plateletaggregation component of the venom to the coagulopathy manifested in the bite victims. Results showed poor platelet aggregation responses in general. It is conclude that platelet aggregating component of the venom may not play a major role to the coagulopathy manifested in the bite victims.