Envenoming by coral snakes (Micrurus) in Argentina, during the period between 1979-2003
Envenomation by coral snakes (Micrurus sp.) is one of the most dangerous injuries in America and it is considered as a serious medical emergency, however bites by these snakes appear to be rare. We analyzed epidemiological data, clinical signs and antivenom use in Argentina during the period between...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Universidade de São Paulo
2013-02-01
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| Series: | Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0036-46652013000100003&lng=en&tlng=en |