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Ezekiel Wong Toh Yoon1, Yuichiro Otani1, Syu Kabuto2
1Department of Internal MedicineHiroshima Kyoritsu HospitalHiroshimaJapan.
Clinical Case Reports
|September 8, 2017
Summary
Mamushi snakebites can be severe and require intensive care. A horse-derived antivenom is recommended for severe Mamushi bites or when symptoms persist despite conservative treatment.
Area of Science:
- Toxicology
- Herpetology
- Immunology
Background:
- Venomous snakebites pose significant health risks, sometimes necessitating intensive care.
- Mamushi (Gloydius blomhoffii) envenomation presents a specific challenge in clinical management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the treatment indications for Mamushi snakebites.
- To differentiate between conservative management and antivenom therapy for Mamushi envenomation.
Main Methods:
- Review of clinical case data for Mamushi bites.
- Analysis of treatment outcomes based on envenomation severity.
Main Results:
- Mild Mamushi bites may be managed conservatively.
- Severe Mamushi bites or those with persistent symptoms indicate the need for antivenom therapy.
Conclusions:
- Prompt and appropriate treatment is crucial for Mamushi snakebite victims.
- Horse-derived antivenom is a key therapeutic option for severe or refractory Mamushi envenomation.
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