Observation of <i>Bothrops atrox</i> Snake Envenoming Blister Formation from Five Patients: Pathophysiological Insights

Observation of <i>Bothrops atrox</i> Snake Envenoming Blister Formation from Five Patients: Pathophysiological Insights

In the Brazilian Amazon, <i>Bothrops atrox</i> snakebites are frequent, and patients develop tissue damage with blisters sometimes observed in the proximity of the wound. Antivenoms do not seem to impact blister formation, raising questions regarding the mechanisms underlying blister for...

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Main Authors: Sarah N. C. Gimenes, Jacqueline A. G. Sachett, Mônica Colombini, Luciana A. Freitas-de-Sousa, Hiochelson N. S. Ibiapina, Allyson G. Costa, Monique F. Santana, Jeong-Jin Park, Nicholas E. Sherman, Luiz C. L. Ferreira, Fan H. Wen, Wuelton M. Monteiro, Ana M. Moura-da-Silva, Jay W. Fox
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
<i>Bothrops atrox</i>
blister
local damage
DAMPs
snake venom
antivenom
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/13/11/800

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