Coagulopathy following lethal and non-lethal envenoming of humans by the South American rattlesnake (Crotalus durissus) in Brazil.

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The South American tropical rattlesnake (Crotalus durissus subspp) is responsible for approximately 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 ...

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Authors: Sano-Martins, I; Tomy, S; Campolina, D; Dias, M; de Castro, S

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: QJM : monthly journal of the Association of Physicians
• Volume: 94
• Issue: 10
• Pages: 551-559
• Publication date: 2001-10-01
• DOI: 10.1093/qjmed/94.10.551
• EISSN: 1460-2393
• ISSN: 1460-2725
• Language: English
• Keywords: Adolescent; Snake Bites; Humans; Crotalid Venoms; Antivenins; Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay; Aged; Animals; Blood Coagulation Disorders; Male; Brazil; Child; Adult; Middle Aged; Female