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[Envenomations].

L de Haro1

  • 1Centre antipoison, Hôpital Salvator, Marseille.

La Revue Du Praticien
|April 5, 2000
PubMed
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Dangerous venomous animals in France, including adders (Vipera aspis, Vipera berus), can cause severe envenomations. While most local species are mild, specific antivenom is crucial for treating adder bites, and spiders pose neurotoxic and necrotic risks.

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Area of Science:

  • Toxicology
  • Zoology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Venomous animals are less common in Europe than in tropical regions, but certain species in France pose health risks.
  • Envenomations in France can result from bites and stings of various native fauna.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the epidemiology and clinical significance of venomous animal encounters in France.
  • To highlight the potential severity of envenomations by specific French species and their management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical cases and literature concerning envenomations in France.
  • Identification of venomous species present in France and their associated toxins and effects.

Main Results:

  • Bites from Vipera aspis and Vipera berus adders can cause severe systemic effects, including multiorgan failure, necessitating specific antivenom treatment.

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  • Other species like weevers and scorpionfish cause significant local pain and tissue damage (necrosis, edema).
  • Spiders in France can cause latrodectism (neurotoxicity) and loxoscelism (necrosis), particularly in Provence and Corsica, while native scorpions are harmless.

    • Conclusions:

    • Envenomations in France, though less frequent than in tropics, require medical attention, especially from viper bites.
    • Prompt administration of specific antivenom is critical for severe viper envenomations.
    • Awareness of potentially dangerous species like certain spiders is important for public health in specific French regions.