Trimeresurus albolabris (white-lipped green pit viper) – bite report: case report

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Authors: František Nehaj ¹; Marianna Kubašková ²; Michal Mokáň ¹; Juraj Krivuš ¹; Ivana Gomolová ¹; František Kovář ¹; Martin Jozef Péč ³; Marián Mokáň ¹
Authors‘ workplace: I. Interná klinika JLF UK a UN Martin, Slovenská republika ¹; Rádiologická klinika JLF UK a UN Martin, Slovenská republika ²; JLF UK Martin, Slovenská republika ³
Published in: Vnitř Lék 2018; 64(7-8): 802-806
Category: Case Reports

Overview

Toxicology is a specialized scientific discipline, focusing on microbiological, botanical and animal venoms, poisons and toxins. This discipline includes more than just the chemistry and mode of action of a toxin, but also with the biology of venom or poison producing organism, the structure and function of the venom apparatus, as well as the use of the venom or poison. The discipline of toxicology involves the study of the poison on living organisms and the therapy of the intoxication. A genus Trimeresurus, to which belongs Green Pit Viper, is large and includes around 36 types. Snake venoms have various composition and they can effect cardiovascular and nervous system, kidneys, hemocoagulation, vessel wall and muscle cells. In this article, we are presenting a rare case report about Trimeresurus albolabris, review of literature and general treatment after intoxication with snake venom. Prompt assessment, observation and early specific management are the keys to treat intoxication with snake venom.

Key words:

hemotoxin – intoxication – snake venom – treatment – Trimeresurus albolabris

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2018 Issue 7-8