Envenomation by the red-tailed coral snake ( Micrurus mipartitus ) in Colombia

Journal of venomous animals and toxins

Carlos A. Cañ¹  Fernando Castro-Herrera²  Santiago Castañ²  as³ 

[1] Department of Internal Medicine, FundacióDepartment of Physiological Sciences, School of Health Sciences, Universidad del Valle, Cali, Colombia;n Valle del Lili, Universidad Icesi, Cali, Colombia

关键词: Red-tailed coral snake;    Micrurus mipartitus;    snake envenomation;    Colombia;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s40409-017-0100-4

学科分类：药理学

来源: BioMed Central

【 摘 要 】

Although the red-tailed coral snake (Micrurus mipartitus) is widely distributed in Colombia and its venom is highly neurotoxic and life threatening, envenomation by this species is rare. Therefore, this report may shed some light on the clinical presentation of M. mipartitus bites. Herein, we describe two cases of patients bitten by red-tailed coral snakes, illustrating the clinical presentation of the victims, the outcomes and treatment provided. Envenomation caused by M. mipartitus provokes predicable neurotoxicity, and its treatment should be based on respiratory support and use of specific antivenom.

【 授权许可】

CC BY