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Clinical and Therapeutic Aspects of Brazilian Native Bothrops Envenomation in Nine Horses

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Author(s):
Ferreira, Julia F. [1] ; Albuquerque, Ana Luisa H. [1] ; Amorim, Rogerio M. [1] ; Ferreira, Jr., Rui S. [2] ; Takahira, Regina K. [1] ; Borges, Alexandre S. [1] ; Oliveira-Filho, Jose P. [1]
Total Authors: 7
Affiliation:
[1] Sao Paulo State Univ Unesp, Sch Vet Med & Anim Sci, Dept Vet Clin Sci, Botucatu, SP - Brazil
[2] Sao Paulo State Univ UNESP, Ctr Study Venoms & Venomous Anim CEVAP, Botucatu, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science; v. 94, NOV 2020.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

In this retrospective study, clinical records of nine horses with a diagnosis of Bothrops envenomation were investigated. The accidents were classified as severe (5/9), moderate (2/9), or mild (2/9) according to the adapted bothropic snakebite severity score (BSSS). All snakebites were on the head region. The main clinical signs were local edema, blood coagulation disorders, and respiratory distress. The whole-blood clotting time (WBCT) was prolonged in all horses, and five horses presented with uncoagulable blood. All horses received specific snake antivenom according to the BSSS (six vials for severe, four vials for moderate, and two vials for mild accidents), and emergency tracheotomy was required in six horses because of respiratory distress. One horse died after eight days of hospitalization, whereas the others were discharged after nine days of hospitalization. The BSSS plus the WBCT were useful in determining the prognosis and the amount and frequency of antivenom therapy. Snakebite accidents are emergency cases; therefore, rapid and efficient therapeutic intervention will reflect positively on the prognosis. (C) 2020 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 18/25765-3 - Retrospective study of ophidian accidents attended from 2000 to 2018 at the hospital of the college of veterinary medicine and animal Sciences- Unesp, Botucatu Campus
Grantee:Julia Franco Ferreira
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation