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  2. How do you treat a copperhead snake bite? Duke and ... - AOL

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    • For dry bites: These types of bites are either by non-venomous snakes or by venomous snakes that did not inject any venom into the victim. They do not need antivenom, as there is no venom to ...

  3. Sistrurus tergeminus - Wikipedia

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    Despite its smaller size and less severe bite, envenomation can still be fatal if untreated, and treatment should be sought immediately for any venomous snake bite. The antivenin CroFab , while not type-specific, can be used to treat severe envenomations from massasaugas.

  4. Snakebite - Wikipedia

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    A snakebite is an injury caused by the bite of a snake, especially a venomous snake. [9] A common sign of a bite from a venomous snake is the presence of two puncture wounds from the animal's fangs. [1] Sometimes venom injection from the bite may occur. [3]

  5. Antivenom - Wikipedia

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    Antivenom, also known as antivenin, venom antiserum, and antivenom immunoglobulin, is a specific treatment for envenomation. 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]

  6. Bitten by a copperhead? You may need antivenom. Here ... - AOL

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  7. Know your WA snakes: How to avoid a venomous bite, and ... - AOL

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    Non-venomous snake bites typically only need to be treated by cleaning the wound and keeping it dry, but if a bite victim starts to show serious side effects, immediately take them to receive ...

  8. Rat-bite fever - Wikipedia

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    Rat-bite fever (RBF) is an acute, febrile human illness caused by bacteria transmitted by rodents, in most cases, which is passed from rodent to human by the rodent's urine or mucous secretions. Alternative names for rat-bite fever include streptobacillary fever, streptobacillosis, spirillary fever, bogger, and epidemic arthritic erythema.

  9. 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.