Intraarticular envenomation by Trimeresurus flavomaculatus mcgregori resulting in joint destruction.
This article reports a case of digital intraarticular envenomation from a T. flavomaculatus mcgregori pit viper resulting in severe joint damage. Bites by these snakes are rare in the U.S.A. since this species is only found in collections and zoos. Intraarticular envenomations from crotalids are rare and may result in joint destruction.
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Division of Medical Toxicology, San Diego Regional Poison Control Center, CA 92103-8676, USA.
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D000368:Aged; D000818:Animals; D001158:Arteries; D003435:Crotalid Venoms / Q000633:toxicity*; D005384:Finger Joint; D005385:Fingers / Q000098:blood supply*; D006403:Hematologic Tests; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012909:Snake Bites
D003435:Crotalid Venoms; C029748:Trimeresurus venoms