Prediction, prevention, and mechanism of early (anaphylactic) antivenom reactions in victims of snake bites

Victims of snake bites are often subjected to cutaneous or conjunctival hypersensitivity testing before being given antivenom. None of 12 early (anaphylactic) reactions was predicted by these tests in 25 Nigerian and Thai patients. The incidence and severity of early reactions was the same whether a...

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Main Authors: Prida Malasit, D. A. Warrell, Pornthep Chanthavanich, Chaisin Viravan, Juthathip Mongkolsapaya, Benjawan Singhthong, Chalida Supich
Other Authors: Mahidol University
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Published: 2018
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Online Access:https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/9857
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Institution: Mahidol University