Envenomation by Micrurus coral snakes in the Brazilian Amazon region: report of two cases.
Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo
; 52(6): 333-7, 2010.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-21225218
Two cases of proven coral snake bites were reported in Belém, Pará State, Brazil. The first case was a severe one caused by Micrurus surinamensis. The patient required mechanical ventilation due to acute respiratory failure. The second case showed just mild signs of envenomation caused by Micrurus filiformis. Both patients received specific Micrurus antivenom and were discharged without further complications. Coral snake bites are scarcely reported in the Amazon region and there is a broad spectrum of clinical manifestations, varying from extremely mild to those which may rapidly lead to death if the patient is not treated as soon as possible.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Mordeduras de Serpentes
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Antivenenos
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Elapidae
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Venenos Elapídicos
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Animals
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Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo
Ano de publicação:
2010
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil
País de publicação:
Brasil