TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2018//
TI  - Trimeresurus albolabris (white-lipped green pit viper) - bite report: case report
JO  - Vnitrní Lékařství
A1  - Nehaj, František
A1  - Kubašková, Marianna
A1  - Mokáň, Michal
A1  - Krivuš, Juraj
A1  - Gomolová, Ivana
A1  - Kovář, František
A1  - Péč, Martin Jozef
A1  - Mokáň, Marián
SP  - 802
EP  - 806
VL  - 64
IS  - 7-8
N2  - Toxicology is a specialized scientific discipline, focusing on microbiological, botanical and animal venoms, poisons and toxins. This discipline includes more than just the chemistry and mode of action of a toxin, but also with the biology of venom or poison producing organism, the structure and function of the venom apparatus, as well as the use of the venom or poison. The discipline of toxicology involves the study of the poison on living organisms and the therapy of the intoxication. A genus Trimeresurus, to which belongs Green Pit Viper, is large and includes around 36 types. Snake venoms have various composition and they can effect cardiovascular and nervous system, kidneys, hemocoagulation, vessel wall and muscle cells. In this article, we are presenting a rare case report about Trimeresurus albolabris, review of literature and general treatment after intoxication with snake venom. Prompt assessment, observation and early specific management are the keys to treat intoxication with snake venom. Key words: hemotoxin - intoxication - snake venom - treatment - Trimeresurus albolabris.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0042-773X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -