Anaphylactic Reactions due to Snakebite Vipera and Administration of Antivenom

Authors

  • Irena Çeko Marko Addictology & Clinical Toxicology Service, UHC “Mother Theresa”, Rruga e Dibres, 372, Tirane, Albania
  • Sonil Marko Institute of Health Insurance, Tirana, Albania
  • Ilir Alimehmeti Department of Family and Occupational Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine, Tirana, Albania
  • Zihni Sulaj Department of Biomedical and Experimental, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine, Tirana, Albania

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17140/TFMOJ-1-110

Abstract

A venomous snakebite is the single most important global cause of human injury from venomous and poisonous animals of all types. The viper family (Viperaberus, Viperaammodites, Viperaursine) is the 2nd most important venomous snake family of major medical importance globally and they are found in Albania. All have mobile fangs in the front of the mouth on hinged maxillae, allowing the fangs to fold away against the roof of the mouth when not in use.

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Published

2016-12-28

How to Cite

Irena Çeko Marko, Sonil Marko, Ilir Alimehmeti, & Zihni Sulaj. (2016). Anaphylactic Reactions due to Snakebite Vipera and Administration of Antivenom. Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, 1(2), 65–66. https://doi.org/10.17140/TFMOJ-1-110

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Vol. 1 No. 2 (2016): Volume 1 Issue 2 2016

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