Journal article
Four cases of snake envenomation responsive to death adder antivenom
Australian Veterinary Journal, Vol.84(1-2), pp.22-29
01/2006
Abstract
Death adder envenomation is rare in humans and there is only one brief report previously in dogs. This paper details three cases of canine common death adder (Acanthophis antarcticus) envenomation and one case of bardick (Echiopsis curta) envenomation which were responsive to death adder antivenom. The available literature on death adder envenomations is also reviewed. The main clinical sign in the four dogs was severe lower motor neuron paralysis. There was no clinical evidence of coagulopathy or myopathy. Use of a snake venom detection kit was essential for selection of appropriate antivenom. Death adder and bardick envenomation in dogs potentially has a good prognosis if sufficient antivenom is administered and intensive supportive care is available.
Details
- Title
- Four cases of snake envenomation responsive to death adder antivenom
- Authors/Creators
- K.L. Swindells (Author/Creator)N.J. Russell (Author/Creator)J.M. Angles (Author/Creator)S.F. Foster (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- Australian Veterinary Journal, Vol.84(1-2), pp.22-29
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell
- Identifiers
- 991005543126807891
- Copyright
- © John Wiley and Sons
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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- 1 Clinical & Life Sciences
- 1.181 Molecular Toxicology
- 1.181.1079 Snake Venom Biochemistry
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