title: [Snake bite disease. Review of the literature].
abstract: The aetiology, the epidemiology and the pathogenesis of poisoning by viper bites in Italy are outlined. The symptomatology and therapy are also described, and it is noted that antivenom must be reserved for some selected cases.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000997:Antivenins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D003221:Confusion; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000139:chemically induced; D004487:Edema / Q000139:chemically induced; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007558:Italy; D007683:Kidney Tubular Necrosis, Acute / Q000139:chemically induced; D007928:Lethal Dose 50; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012909:Snake Bites / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D012910:Snake Venoms / Q000506:poisoning; D014111:Tourniquets; D014839:Vomiting / Q000139:chemically induced
chemical_list: D000997:Antivenins; D012910:Snake Venoms
vernacular_title: La malattia da morso di vipera. Revisione della letteratura.