Snake 'dry bites' are characterized by the absence of venom being injected into the victim
during a snakebite incident. The dry bite mechanism and diagnosis are quite complex, and …

Snakebite accidents are considered serious public health problems. They are often
neglected, and individuals who have received insufficient treatment are subjected to various …

Bothrops atrox snakes are mostly endemic of the Amazon rainforest and is certainly the
South American pit viper responsible for most of the snakebites in the region. The …

Snakebite envenoming represents a major health problem in tropical and subtropical
countries. Considering the elevated number of accidents and high morbidity and mortality …

The clinical manifestations of Bothrops atrox envenoming involve local and systemic
changes, among which edema requires substantial attention due to its ability to progress to …

Polymorphonuclear neutrophils are the most abundant leukocytes in the blood and
constitute key components of the innate immunity. Upon infection or tissue damage …

Venoms are complex mixtures of toxic compounds delivered by bite or sting. In humans, the
consequences of envenomation range from self-limiting to lethal. Critical host defence …

Snakes of the genus Bothrops are responsible the most snakebites in the Brazil, causing a
diverse and complex pathophysiological condition. Bothrops erythromelas is the main …

Sickle Cell Anemia (SCA) is the most common genetic disorder around the world. The
mutation in the β-globin gene is responsible for a higher hemolysis rate, with further …

Abstract Purpose of Review Snakebite envenoming is a neglected tropical disease with a
high burden in the Amazon basin. Our review aimed to give information about the …