Lethality in a ram from the bite of a Palestine viper (Vipera xanthina palestinae).
A lethal bite to a 5-y-o ram from a Palestine viper is described. Severe edematous swelling in the pectoral area developed into skin, subcutaneous and muscle necrosis, accompanied by tachypnea, tachycardia, salivation and depression. Prominent biochemical findings were increased LDH, CK, urea and protein. The ram died because delayed treatment prevented successful antivenin administration.
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Hachaklait Gedera and Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel.
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D000818:Animals; D007557:Israel; D008297:Male; D012756:Sheep; D012757:Sheep Diseases / Q000401:mortality / Q000503:physiopathology*; D012909:Snake Bites / Q000401:mortality / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D014757:Viper Venoms / Q000633:toxicity*
D014757:Viper Venoms