Laboratory studies and clinical features in a case of boomslang envenomation.
A case of boomslang (Dispholidus typus) envenomation is reported. Coagulation studies carried out within 2 hours of the patient's being bitten showed unrecordable prothrombin and activated partial thromboplastin times. The fibrinogen and factors V and VIII were severely depleted. Abnormal liver function tests were also documented. These abnormalities were corrected by treatment with specific antivenom. A haemolytic-uraemic syndrome was not observed.
D000328:Adult; D000997:Antivenins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001780:Blood Coagulation Tests; D004211:Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008111:Liver Function Tests; D008297:Male; D012909:Snake Bites / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy
D000997:Antivenins