Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8398099 | Toxicon | 2013 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Definite bites by all three Hypnale species (hump-nosed viper) in Sri Lanka caused similar clinical effects. ⺠Pain, fang marks and local swelling were common but only 14% had extensive local injury requiring treatment. ⺠Systemic effects were rare with only 3% having an abnormal clotting test and one developing renal failure. ⺠The majority of hump-nosed viper bites cause minor effects.
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Authors
Kalana Maduwage, Geoffrey K. Isbister, Anjana Silva, Sunil Bowatta, Suresh Mendis, Indika Gawarammana,