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2. Antivenom - Wikipedia

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   It is composed of antibodies and used to treat certain venomous bites and stings. [1] Antivenoms are recommended only if there is significant toxicity or a high risk of toxicity. [1] The specific antivenom needed depends on the species involved. [1] It is given by injection. [1] Side effects may be severe. [1]

3. Venom-induced consumption coagulopathy - Wikipedia

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   Venom-induced consumption coagulopathy (VICC) is a medical condition caused by the effects of some snake and caterpillar venoms on the blood. [1] Important coagulation factors are activated by the specific serine proteases in the venom and as they become exhausted, coagulopathy develops. Symptoms are consistent with uncontrolled bleeding.

4. Crotalidae polyvalent immune Fab - Wikipedia

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   This in turn determines the number of vials of CroFab that are required by the patient. Untreated, the snake venom can cause severe pain and tissue damage that can result in the loss of a limb or even death. Prompt (within six hours of snake bite) treatment with CroFab is recommended.

5. Penicillin for Cats: Uses, Dosage, & Side Effects - AOL

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   The post Penicillin for Cats: Uses, Dosage, & Side Effects appeared first on CatTime. It falls under the beta-lactam class of antibiotics and is primarily used to treat bacterial infections.

6. A universal antivenom being tested at Duke could change snake ...

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   Duke Health is a trial site for a drug that could be the first universal antivenom to treat any kind of snake bite — including North Carolina’s ubiquitous copperhead.

7. Bungarotoxin - Wikipedia

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   Additionally, snake and krait bites and envenomation cause significant morbidity; understanding the mechanism by which bungarotoxins work can improve treatment options in such situations. According to the World Health Organization , approximately 5.4 million people are bitten by snakes each year with 2.7 million people becoming envenomed. [ 7 ]

8. Snake antivenom - Wikipedia

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   Snake antivenom is a medication made up of antibodies used to treat snake bites by venomous snakes. [1] It is a type of antivenom . It is a biological product that typically consists of venom neutralizing antibodies derived from a host animal, such as a horse or sheep.

9. Veterinarian Warns of Rise of Bird Flu in Cats & Lists #1 ...

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   "Cats right now have a 67 percent mortality rate," she noted. Forbes said that canned and kibbled food is considered safe if it has been cooked. But if the kibble is coated with raw meat, "I would ...