| Three instructive cases of tiger snake (Notechis scutatus) envenomation--and how a radioimmunoassay proved the diagnosis. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 904526 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Three unusual cases are described, in which, in separate incidents, young snake bite victims were found comatose. Tiger snake vemon was detected by radioimmunoassay in the urine and serum, and in one case on the clothing of these children. Gross myoglobinuria was present in all cases. The three cases demonstrate clearly the myolytic potential of tiger snake venom if specific treatment (administration of antivenom) is delayed. Extreme elevation of serum enzyme levels was found in the two victims who survived. Evidence was obtained that the major neurotoxin of tiger snake venom is absorbed at least partly via the lymphatics and that some is excreted in the urine. |
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Authors:
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S K Sutherland; A R Coulter |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Medical journal of Australia Volume: 2 ISSN: 0025-729X ISO Abbreviation: Med. J. Aust. Publication Date: 1977 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1977-11-25 Completed Date: 1977-11-25 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0400714 Medline TA: Med J Aust Country: AUSTRALIA |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 177-80 Citation Subset: IM |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Aspartate Aminotransferases
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blood Child Female Humans Kidney Failure, Acute / etiology L-Lactate Dehydrogenase / blood Male Myoglobinuria / etiology Radioimmunoassay Snake Bites / complications, diagnosis*, enzymology Snake Venoms / analysis* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Snake Venoms; EC 1.1.1.27/L-Lactate Dehydrogenase; EC 2.6.1.1/Aspartate Aminotransferases |
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