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Envenomation by the red-tailed coral snake (Micrurus mipartitus) in Colombia
Cañas, Carlos A.; Castro-Herrera, Fernando; Castaño-Valencia, Santiago.
Afiliación
  • Cañas, Carlos A.; s.af
  • Castro-Herrera, Fernando; s.af
  • Castaño-Valencia, Santiago; s.af
Article en En | LILACS-Express | LILACS, VETINDEX | ID: biblio-1484728
Biblioteca responsable: BR68.1
ABSTRACT
Abstract Background Although the red-tailed coral snake (Micrurus mipartitus) is widely distributed in Colombia and its venom is highly neurotoxic and life threatening, envenomation by this species is rare. Therefore, this report may shed some light on the clinical presentation of M. mipartitus bites. Case presentations Herein, we describe two cases of patients bitten by red-tailed coral snakes, illustrating the clinical presentation of the victims, the outcomes and treatment provided. Conclusion Envenomation caused by M. mipartitus provokes predicable neurotoxicity, and its treatment should be based on respiratory support and use of specific antivenom.
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Texto completo: 1 Base de datos: LILACS País/Región como asunto: America do sul / Colombia Idioma: En Revista: J. venom. anim. toxins incl. trop. dis Año: 2017 Tipo del documento: Article
Texto completo: 1 Base de datos: LILACS País/Región como asunto: America do sul / Colombia Idioma: En Revista: J. venom. anim. toxins incl. trop. dis Año: 2017 Tipo del documento: Article
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