@article{ref1,
title="Characterization of poisoning by the coconut crab, Birgus latro, in New Caledonia: aspects of clinical and toxicological features and treatment in 23 cases",
journal="Médecine et santé tropicales",
year="2015",
author="Maillaud, C. and Barguil, Y. and Cheze, M. and Mikulski, M. and Le Coq St Gilles, H. and Lapostolle, F. and Hnawia, E. and Lebouvier, N. and Pivert, C. and Deveaux, M. and Nour, M.",
volume="25",
number="3",
pages="285-290",
abstract="We report 23 cases of poisoning, 4 fatal, due to ingestion of coconut crab, Birgus latro, in New Caledonia. Clinical and biological features of this poisoning are characterized, and the toxin complex is described. We suggest a treatment strategy based on digoxin-specific antibody fragments for patients in a life-threatening condition.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2261-3684",
doi="10.1684/mst.2015.0486",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1684/mst.2015.0486"
}