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VOL. 2 / NO. 1
Do not forget the Lichtenstein's Green Racer! | Letter to the Editor
Cinthia D. Gigliotti
María D. Montero
Rodrigo A. Petter
María D. Montero
Rodrigo A. Petter
National Poison Center (CNI) - 'Prof. Alejandro Posadas' National Hospital, El Palomar, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Submitted: 2024-12-27
Accepted: 2025-01-10
Published: 2025-01-31
DOI: 10.62129/WHEA5175
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Abstract
Philodryas olfersii is a non-aggressive, diurnal snake widely found in South America. Most snakebites from this species result in mild symptoms. However, in rare instances, the envenomation can present symptoms resembling those of bothropic snake bites, which are more common in the region. This highlights the importance of considering the potential toxicological impact of Philodryas olfersii bites to avoid misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment with bothropic antivenom.
Keywords Philodryas olfersii Opisthoglyphous Snakes Myotoxins Fibrinogenolytic proteases
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