Experimental Lachesis muta rhombeata envenomation and effects of soursop (Annona muricata) as natural antivenom

Experimental Lachesis muta rhombeata envenomation and effects of soursop (Annona muricata) as natural antivenom

Abstract Background In the Atlantic forest of the North and Northeast regions of Brazil, local population often uses the fruit juice and the aqueous extract of leaves of soursop (Annona muricata L.) to treat Lachesis muta rhombeata envenomation. Envenomation is a relevant health issue in these are...

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Main Authors: Caroline Marroni Cremonez, Flávia Pine Leite, Karla de Castro Figueiredo Bordon, Felipe Augusto Cerni, lara Aimê Cardoso, Zita Maria de Oliveira Gregório, Rodrigo Cançado Gonçalves de Souza, Ana Maria de Souza, Eliane Candiani Arantes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SciELO 2016-04-01
Series:Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases
Subjects:
Lachesis muta rhombeata
Bushmaster
Natural antivenom
Antiophidic action
Soursop
Annona muricata L.
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1678-91992016000100310&lng=en&tlng=en

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