Fatal bothropic snakebite in a horse: a case report

Silva, NS; Silveira, Jas; Albernaz, TT; Campos, KF; Oliveira, Cmc; Freitas, Nfqr; Bomjardim, HA

doi:10.1590/s1678-91992011000400018

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“…From 2001-2009, there were 5000-7000 documented cases in Iran where seven to eight cases killed once a year (Dehghani et al 2012). On the other hand farmers, cattle breeders and also veterans believe that snakebites are the common cause of mortality among pets, yielding a predominant economical loss (Silva et al 2011). Snakebites are associated with pain and infection which may be localized or systematic.…”

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The identification of bacterial flora in oral cavity of snakes

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Snakebites are a great public health concern in tropical and subtropical countries. It cannot only cause poisoning but also yield some infections in victims. There are some pathogenic agents in snake's oral flora. This study was carried out to determine bacterial agents existing in the oral cavity of venomous and non-venomous snakes in Kashan, Iran. Using sterile swabs, the samples were obtained in two stages from the oral cavity of 11 venomous and non-venomous snakes before feeding and 3 weeks later. Then, they were cultured on Mac Conkey blood agar mediums. Gram staining of all samples was performed. Appropriate mediums and tests were fulfilled to determine gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. The highest rate of infection belonged to coagulasenegative Staphylococcus (34.5 %) and the lowest rate was for Pseudomonas (3.1 %). Salmonella (18.8 %); Escherichia and Providencia (each 12.5 %); and Proteus, Enterococcus, and Bacillus (each 6.2 %) were other contributing pathogens found in snakes oral cavity. The obtained findings demonstrated significant bacterial pathogens in oral cavity of venomous and non-venomous snakes. Therefore, not only anti-venom treatment but also, due the probability of infections, the diagnosis and treatment should be considered in victims.

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The identification of bacterial flora in oral cavity of snakes

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“…In the present review, following stratification of the 58 selected reports, 13 (22.4%) were found to address the use of larvicides and biological predators against A. aegypti 40-52 (Table 2). Other studies examined the vectors A. aegypti and Aedes albopictus ( A. albopictus) 53-58 or investigated antiviral drugs against dengue 59,60. The main findings of these studies are listed below (Table 2).…”

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Dengue: 30 years of cases in an endemic area

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The present study aimed to review literature on studies of dengue cases conducted over 30 years in the state of Ceará. Between November 2015 and January 2016, articles published in Portuguese and English in 7 databases were searched using keywords and a Boolean operator. A total of 191 articles were identified in the databases; 133 were excluded according to the exclusion criteria, and 58 were included in the study. Of the 58 articles analyzed, 6 reported data from Brazil; including the Northeast region and the state of Ceará; 41 reported data for only the city of Fortaleza; 7 reported data for the state of Ceará; 4 reported data for cities in the interior of the state; and 3 included only children. The studies adopted different approaches and focused on different aspects of the disease. Study outcomes included the identification of serological, epidemiological, clinical, and laboratory characteristics; potential larvicides and biological predators of mosquitoes; potential antiviral agents; vector density characteristics; and educational dengue prevention and control strategies. Additionally, one vaccine trial was included. Although studies on dengue in the state of Ceará are scarce, they are encompassing, including several lines of research, and the number of studies and reports on dengue in the state of Ceará continues to increase.

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“…In 2011, the envenoming of three horses was caused by a single specimen of Bothrops pauloensis (Chiacchio et al 2011). In Pará, another fatal case caused by bothropic envenoming was described in an equine (Silva et al 2011).…”

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Guidelines for the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of snakebite envenoming of ruminants in Brazil

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In Brazil, snakebites are often cited as a cause of mortality in ruminants, but there are discrepancies in the literature regarding its actual prevalence, either by lack of diagnosis or by mistakes in the differential diagnosis. Among the factors that hinder the diagnosis are included the inconsistencies to distinguish between accidents caused by Bothrops and Crotalus, responsible for over 90% of the cases. For the diagnosis of accidents involving Lachesis muta, both the neurotropic and the proteolytic/hemolytic effects must be considered, similar to what is described in Crotalus scutulatus. This article describes the main clinical, pathological, and laboratory findings observed in envenoming by the aforementioned snakes and suggests procedures for establishing the diagnosis and differential diagnosis starting from a logical sequence, based on epidemiological evidence, clinical, laboratory, and pathological findings.

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Fatal bothropic snakebite in a horse: a case report

Cited by 16 publications

References 6 publications

The identification of bacterial flora in oral cavity of snakes

The identification of bacterial flora in oral cavity of snakes

Dengue: 30 years of cases in an endemic area

Guidelines for the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of snakebite envenoming of ruminants in Brazil

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