| Autor: |
Carlos A. Cañas, Fernando Castro-Herrera, Santiago Castaño-Valencia |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2017 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases, Vol 23, Iss 0 (2017) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
1678-9199 |
| DOI: |
10.1186/s40409-017-0100-4 |
| Popis: |
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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