Snake bite in southern Africa : diagnosis and management

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Date
2012-10
Authors
Muller, G. J.
Modler, H.
Wium, C. A.
Veale, D. J. H.
Marks, C. J.
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Health and Medical Publications Group (HMPG)
Abstract
Venomous snakes in southern Africa can, in broad terms, be divided into 3 groups: cytotoxic, neurotoxic and those that can induce haemostatic toxic effects. However, significant overlap of these effects may occur. Some snake species may, for example, display both cytotoxicity and neurotoxicity.
Description
The original publication is available at http://www.cmej.org.za/index.php/cmej
Keywords
Snakebites -- South Africa -- Identification, Snakebites -- South Africa -- Diagnosis
Citation
Muller, G. J. et al. 2012. Snake bite in southern Africa : diagnosis and management. Continuing Medical Education, 30(10):362-382.
URI
http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/83251
Collections
Research Articles (Clinical Pharmacology)