Effects of copaiba oil on dermonecrosis induced by Loxosceles intermedia venom

Effects of copaiba oil on dermonecrosis induced by Loxosceles intermedia venom

ABSTRACT Background: Accidents caused by spiders of the genus Loxosceles constitute an important public health problem in Brazil. The venom of Loxosceles sp induces dermonecrosis at the bite site and systemic disease in severe cases. Traditional medicine based on plant-derived products has been pro...

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Main Authors: Mara Fernandes Ribeiro, Felipe Leite de Oliveira, Aline Moreira Souza, Thelma de Barros Machado, Priscilla Farinhas Cardoso, Andrea Patti Sobrinho, Angélica Silveira Nascimento, Cláudio Maurício Vieira de Souza, Sabrina Calil Elias
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SciELO 2019-04-01
Series:Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases
Subjects:
Loxosceles intermedia
venom
skin lesion
copaiba oil
topical treatment
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