Snake venom ophthalmia and blindness caused by the spitting cobra (Naja nigricollis) in Nigeria.

Venom entered the eyes of 9 patients spat at by the spitting cobra, Naja nigricollis. In 5 the only effect was a simple conjunctivitis but 4 had corneal ulceration, 1 developed anterior uveitis indicating absorption of venom in the anterior chamber, and 2 were permanently blinded. Treatment of this...

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Príomhchruthaitheoirí: Warrell, D, Ormerod, L
Formáid: Journal article
Teanga:English
Foilsithe / Cruthaithe: 1976