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Snakebites in Hungary--epidemiological and clinical aspects over the past 36 years.
Toxicon. 2008 May; 51(6):943-51.T

Abstract

Epidemiological and clinical aspects of snakebites in Hungary between 1970 and 2006 were surveyed. A total of 97 cases were recorded from 21 species, including the two native vipers, Vipera berus and Vipera ursinii, and various exotic species represented by Viperidae, Elapidae, and Colubridae. Bites by native species on laymen are uncommon (17 cases) and present trivial clinical manifestations. Compared with the consequences of native Vipera cases, bites by exotic species often resulted in severe or life-threatening envenomations. These cases were treated with antivenom administration, plasmapheresis, fasciotomy, and amputation. There were two fatalities caused by V. berus and Agkistrodon contortrix. Both of these cases were inflicted in snake-handlers with a previous history of Viperidae bites and the cause of deaths are attributed to anaphylactic reactions as a consequence of hypersensitivity to the venom. Snake-handlers and their physicians face a major challenge due to the diversity and severity of signs and symptoms following exotic venomous snakebites, and the risk of anaphylaxis or anaphylactoid reactions in patients with repeated exposure to snake venom and antivenom. Highly dangerous venomous snake species continue to appear in collections of Hungarian snake-handlers.

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Malina T
Department of Systematic Zoology and Ecology, University of Szeged, Dugonics tér 13, H-6722 Szeged, Hungary. dyspholidus@gmail.com
Krecsák L
No affiliation info available
Korsós Z
No affiliation info available
Takács Z
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MeSH

AnaphylaxisAnimalsAntiveninsEpidemiologic StudiesGeographyHumansHungarySnake BitesViper Venoms

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Journal Article
Review

Language

eng

PubMed ID

18241904

Citation

Malina, Tamás, et al. "Snakebites in Hungary--epidemiological and Clinical Aspects Over the Past 36 Years." Toxicon : Official Journal of the International Society On Toxinology, vol. 51, no. 6, 2008, pp. 943-51.
Malina T, Krecsák L, Korsós Z, et al. Snakebites in Hungary--epidemiological and clinical aspects over the past 36 years. Toxicon. 2008;51(6):943-51.
Malina, T., Krecsák, L., Korsós, Z., & Takács, Z. (2008). Snakebites in Hungary--epidemiological and clinical aspects over the past 36 years. Toxicon : Official Journal of the International Society On Toxinology, 51(6), 943-51. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.toxicon.2007.12.001
Malina T, et al. Snakebites in Hungary--epidemiological and Clinical Aspects Over the Past 36 Years. Toxicon. 2008;51(6):943-51. PubMed PMID: 18241904.
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TY - JOUR T1 - Snakebites in Hungary--epidemiological and clinical aspects over the past 36 years. AU - Malina,Tamás, AU - Krecsák,László, AU - Korsós,Zoltán, AU - Takács,Zoltán, Y1 - 2007/12/08/ PY - 2008/2/5/pubmed PY - 2008/8/1/medline PY - 2008/2/5/entrez SP - 943 EP - 51 JF - Toxicon : official journal of the International Society on Toxinology JO - Toxicon VL - 51 IS - 6 N2 - Epidemiological and clinical aspects of snakebites in Hungary between 1970 and 2006 were surveyed. A total of 97 cases were recorded from 21 species, including the two native vipers, Vipera berus and Vipera ursinii, and various exotic species represented by Viperidae, Elapidae, and Colubridae. Bites by native species on laymen are uncommon (17 cases) and present trivial clinical manifestations. Compared with the consequences of native Vipera cases, bites by exotic species often resulted in severe or life-threatening envenomations. These cases were treated with antivenom administration, plasmapheresis, fasciotomy, and amputation. There were two fatalities caused by V. berus and Agkistrodon contortrix. Both of these cases were inflicted in snake-handlers with a previous history of Viperidae bites and the cause of deaths are attributed to anaphylactic reactions as a consequence of hypersensitivity to the venom. Snake-handlers and their physicians face a major challenge due to the diversity and severity of signs and symptoms following exotic venomous snakebites, and the risk of anaphylaxis or anaphylactoid reactions in patients with repeated exposure to snake venom and antivenom. Highly dangerous venomous snake species continue to appear in collections of Hungarian snake-handlers. SN - 0041-0101 UR - https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/citation/18241904/Snakebites_in_Hungary__epidemiological_and_clinical_aspects_over_the_past_36_years_ DB - PRIME DP - Unbound Medicine ER -