%0 Journal Article
%T Characterization of poisoning by the coconut crab, Birgus latro, in New Caledonia: aspects of clinical and toxicological features and treatment in 23 cases
%J Médecine et santé tropicales
%D 2015
%A Maillaud, C.
%A Barguil, Y.
%A Cheze, M.
%A Mikulski, M.
%A Le Coq St Gilles, H.
%A Lapostolle, F.
%A Hnawia, E.
%A Lebouvier, N.
%A Pivert, C.
%A Deveaux, M.
%A Nour, M.
%V 25
%N 3
%P 285-290
%X 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>
%G en
%I John Libbey Eurotext
%@ 2261-3684
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1684/mst.2015.0486