Snakebites in Turkey: epidemiological and clinical aspects between the years 1995 and 2004
The venom of poisonous snakes comprises a complex mixture of several proteins with other less significant constituents, resulting in principles capable of changing viable tissues. The hemotoxic factor is the main responsible for necrosis and tissue sloughing. Envenomations are common in rural areas...
Main Authors: | Y Cesaretli, O Ozkan |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SciELO
2010-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1678-91992010000400007 |
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