Journal article
Snake venom ophthalmia and blindness caused by the spitting cobra (Naja nigricollis) in Nigeria.
- Abstract:
- Venom entered the eyes of 9 patients spat at by the spitting cobra, Naja nigricollis. In 5 the only effect was a simple conjunctivitis but 4 had corneal ulceration, 1 developed anterior uveitis indicating absorption of venom in the anterior chamber, and 2 were permanently blinded. Treatment of this rare emergency is discussed: immediate irrigation of the eye with water, careful examination for corneal abrasion, and prevention of secondary infection are recommended. The value of local specific antivenom is unproven.
- Publication status:
- Published
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- Journal:
- American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene
- Volume:
- 25
- Issue:
- 3
- Pages:
- 525-529
- Publication date:
- 1976-05-01
- EISSN:
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1476-1645
- ISSN:
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0002-9637
- Source identifiers:
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60979
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- Language:
- English
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- Pubs id:
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pubs:60979
- UUID:
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- Local pid:
- pubs:60979
- Deposit date:
- 2012-12-19
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- Copyright date:
- 1976
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