Study on the effect of green pit viper venom (Trimeresurus albolabris) on platelet morphology by flow cytometry

The incidence of venomous snake bites, especially by green pit viper, has been increasing every year in Thailand. The bite of green pit viper causes bleeding because of thrombin–like property of the venom and it has been reported that the mean platelet volume decreases in those bitten by this snake....

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Main Authors: Suphan Soogarun, Montri Choewbamrungkiat, Viroj Wiwanitkit, Jamsai Suwansaksri, Waykin Nopanitaya, Paweena Pradniwat, Attakorn Palasuwan, Supantitra Chanprasert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Light House Polyclinic Mangalore 2006-12-01
Series:Online Journal of Health & Allied Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.ojhas.org/issue19/2006-3-5.htm