Envenomation by the red-tailed coral snake (Micrurus mipartitus) in Colombia
J. venom. anim. toxins incl. trop. dis
; 23: 9, 2017. tab, ilus
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| LILACS, VETINDEX
| ID: biblio-954841
Biblioteca responsable:
BR68.1
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.(AU)
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Texto completo:
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
LILACS
Contexto en salud:
3_ND
Problema de salud:
3_zoonosis
Asunto principal:
Intoxicación
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Mordeduras y Picaduras
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Antivenenos
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Agentes Nerviosos
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Serpientes de Coral
Límite:
Animals
País/Región como asunto:
America do sul
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Colombia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J. venom. anim. toxins incl. trop. dis
Asunto de la revista:
TOXICOLOGIA
Año:
2017
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Colombia