First case of envenomation in humans caused by the banded cat-eyed snake Leptodeira annulata (Linnaeus, 1758) (Squamata: Dipsadidae) in Brazil
ABSTRACT A 22-year-old female researcher was bitten by a Leptodeira annulata on the index finger of the left hand during a contention activity. After removing the snake, a little bleeding and redness was observed in the bite region, accompanied by fang marks. Thirty minutes later, edema had progress...
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Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical (SBMT)
2024-03-01
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| Series: | Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical |
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