Anaphylatic reaction after Crotalus envenomation treatment in a dog: case report

Crotalus envenomation is the second most frequent condition caused by venomous snakes attacking dogs and cats in Brazil. Affected animals show severe neurological and muscular involvement, lower motor neuron signs and myalgia due to extensive rabdomiolysis. The present case report is about Crotalus...

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Published in:Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases
Main Authors: L. G. Conceição, N. M. Argôlo Neto, A. P. Castro, L. B. A. Faria, C. O. Fonterrada
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: SciELO 2007
Subjects:
Crotalus
dogs
snake bites
therapeutics
anaphylaxis
Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine
RC955-962
Toxicology. Poisons
RA1190-1270
Zoology
QL1-991
Arctic
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1590/S1678-91992007000200012
https://doaj.org/article/cd8b23b1c19148ecbc25ec95f7b86974
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Summary:Crotalus envenomation is the second most frequent condition caused by venomous snakes attacking dogs and cats in Brazil. Affected animals show severe neurological and muscular involvement, lower motor neuron signs and myalgia due to extensive rabdomiolysis. The present case report is about Crotalus envenomation in a dog which showed severe clinical and laboratory abnormalities. After treatment with antivenom (specific antidote) and clinical support, the dog totally recovered from that condition.

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