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Case Reports
. 1977 Feb 5;51(6):173-5.

Laboratory studies and clinical features in a case of boomslang envenomation

E D Gomperts, D Demetriou
  • PMID: 841447
Case Reports

Laboratory studies and clinical features in a case of boomslang envenomation

E D Gomperts et al. S Afr Med J. .

Abstract

A case of boomslang (Dispholidus typus) envenomation is reported. Coagulation studies carried out within 2 hours of the patient's being bitten showed unrecordable prothrombin and activated partial thromboplastin times. The fibrinogen and factors V and VIII were severely depleted. Abnormal liver function tests were also documented. These abnormalities were corrected by treatment with specific antivenom. A haemolytic-uraemic syndrome was not observed.

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