一匹马被虎蛇（盾鼻蛇属）咬伤。
Tiger snake (Notechis scutatus) envenomation in a horse.
作者信息
Cullimore A M, Lester G D, Swindells K L
机构信息
School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Murdoch University, 90 South Street, Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia.
出版信息
Aust Vet J. 2013 Sep;91(9):381-4. doi: 10.1111/avj.12095.
BACKGROUND
A 7-year-old Thoroughbred gelding presented with muscle fasciculation, reluctance to move, profuse sweating, tachycardia, tachypnoea and a localised, unilateral swelling on the muzzle. History and physical examination were suggestive of snake envenomation.
METHODS
A sandwich ELISA for the detection of snake venom was performed on serum and urine samples.
RESULT
The test performed on urine confirmed a diagnosis of tiger snake envenomation.
CONCLUSION
The response to treatment with antivenom and supportive medical therapy was excellent.
背景
一匹7岁的纯种马 gelding 出现肌肉震颤、不愿移动、大量出汗、心动过速、呼吸急促以及口鼻部局限性单侧肿胀。病史和体格检查提示蛇咬伤中毒。
方法
对血清和尿液样本进行用于检测蛇毒的夹心ELISA。
结果
尿液检测确诊为虎蛇咬伤中毒。
结论
抗蛇毒血清和支持性药物治疗的反应良好。
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