Snake venom antibodies in Ecuadorian Indians.
J Trop Med Hyg
; 84(5): 199-202, 1981 Oct.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-7299877
Serum samples from 223 Waorani Indians, a tribe in eastern Ecuador, were investigated by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for antibodies to snake venom. Seventy-eight per cent were positive, confirming the highest incidence and mortality from snake bite poisoning yet recorded in the world. Most samples were positive for more than one venom antibody. Antibodies were found to venoms of Bothrops viper in 60% of positive cases, of Micrurus coral snake in 21%, and of the bushmaster, Lachesis muta, in 18%. Further studies are needed to determine whether high venom-antibody levels afford protection against further snake envenoming.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Snake Venoms
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Antibodies
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
America do sul
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Ecuador
Language:
En
Journal:
J Trop Med Hyg
Year:
1981
Document type:
Article
Country of publication:
United kingdom