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- Title
Coagulopathy following lethal and non‐lethal envenoming of humans by the South American rattlesnake (Crotalus durissus) in Brazil.
- Authors
Sano‐Martins, I.S.; Tomy, S.C.; Campolina, D.; Dias, M.B.; de Castro, S.C.B.; de Sousa‐e‐Silva, M.C.C.; Amaral, C.F.S.; Rezende, N.A.; Kamiguti, A.S.; Warrell, D.A.; Theakston, R.D.G.
- Abstract
The South American tropical rattlesnake (Crotalus durissus subspp) is responsible for ∼10% of bites from venomous snakes in Brazil. We studied 24 victims of bites by this species over 3 years, in south‐eastern Brazil, particularly investigating haemostatic alterations. Thirteen patients were defined as moderately envenomed and 11 as severe. There were two deaths, which were not attributed to venom‐induced haemostatic disturbances. However, envenoming by C. durissus is frequently associated with haemostatic disorders, which are probably attributable mainly to the action of the thrombin‐like enzyme, with possible additional effects secondary to the powerful myotoxic activity of the venom.
- Publication
QJM: An International Journal of Medicine, 2001, Vol 94, Issue 10, p551
- ISSN
1460-2725
- Publication type
Article