Neurotoxicity and haemostatic disturbances in patients envenomed by the Papuan black snake (Pseudechis papuanus).

Among 335 patients presenting with snakebites in Central Province, Papua New Guinea, nine were proved by enzyme immunoassay to have been bitten by Papuan black snakes (Pseudechis papuanus). Seven showed clinical evidence of envenoming. Early symptoms included vomiting and tender local lymph nodes. F...

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Autors principals: Lalloo, D, Trevett, A, Black, J, Mapao, J, Naraqi, S, Owens, D, Hutton, R, Theakston, R, Warrell, D
Format: Journal article
Idioma:English
Publicat: 1994