Clinical and immunological aspects of envenomations by Bothrops snakes: [review]
J. venom. anim. toxins incl. trop. dis
; 17(2): 130-141, 2011. ilus
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ABSTRACT
Accidents caused by snakes, especially in tropical and subtropical countries, still constitute a serious public health problem due to the lack of knowledge of health professionals and the precariousness of health systems in the regions where most accidents occur. Snake venoms contain a range of molecules that may provoke local swelling, pain, renal and respiratory insufficiencies. The study of the effects of each molecule on humans can help the development of complementary therapy. Similarly, the knowledge of clinical aspects of envenomations provides a better identification and implementation of appropriate treatment. In addition, to understand Bothrops envenomations and improve the therapeutic strategy, it is necessary to understand and study the role of important inflammatory mediators, particularly nitric oxide (NO), cytokines and the complement system.
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Texto completo:
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
LILACS
Assunto principal:
Mordeduras de Serpentes
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Citocinas
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Bothrops
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Venenos de Crotalídeos
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Óxido Nítrico
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J. venom. anim. toxins incl. trop. dis
Assunto da revista:
TOXICOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2011
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil