Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 3, 2026

A Large Animal Model for Acute Kidney Injury by Temporary Bilateral Renal Artery Occlusion
Published on: February 2, 2021
Snakebite-induced acute kidney injury in Latin America
Fábia M Oliveira Pinho1, Luis Yu2, Emmanuel A Burdmann3
1Department of Medicine, Catholic University of Goiás, Goiânia, Brazil..
Abstract:
There are 4 genera of venomous snakes in Latin America: Bothrops, Crotalus, Lachesis, and Micrurus. Acute kidney injury (AKI) has been reported consistently after Bothrops and Crotalus envenomations. In fact, these 2 genera of snakes are responsible, along with the Russell's viper, for the majority of cases of snakebite-induced AKI reported worldwide. Although the Bothrops snakes are the leading cause of venomous snakebites in Latin America, the absolute number of AKI cases seen after Bothrops and Crotalus snakebites is similar. In this article the main characteristics of Bothrops and Crotalus snakes and their venoms, the clinical picture, and the pattern of accidents, risk factors, and mechanisms of renal injury are reviewed.
Related Concept Videos
Acute Kidney Injury I: Introduction
Acute Kidney Injury IV: Diagnostic Studies and Prevention
Acute Kidney Injury III: Clinical Manifestations
Acute Kidney Injury II: Pathophysiology
Acute Kidney Injury V: Interprofessional Care
Acute Pyelonephritis I: Introduction
