Effects of Bothrops asper snake venom on lymphatic vessels: insights into a hidden aspect of envenomation.

Envenomations by the snake Bothrops asper represent a serious medical problem in Central America and parts of South America. These envenomations concur with drastic local tissue pathology, including a prominent edema. Since lymph flow plays a role in the maintenance of tissue fluid balance, the effe...

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Main Authors: Javier Mora, Rodrigo Mora, Bruno Lomonte, José María Gutiérrez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2008-01-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2563035?pdf=render