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Hematotoxic Manifestations and Management of Green Pit Viper Bites in Thailand.

Suthimon ThumtechoThunyaporn TangtrongchitrSahaphume SrisumaThanaporn KaewrueangPanee RittilertAimon PradooAchara TongpooWinai Wananukul
Published in: Therapeutics and clinical risk management (2020)
Most GPV bites result in envenomation. The most frequent local effect is mild swelling. Systemic bleeding is uncommon. The current recommendation of a 3-day follow-up can detect up to 96% of patients who may require antivenom. No severe morbidity or mortality is reported. Antivenoms are primarily indicated by prolonged VCT. Side effects of antivenom are minimal.
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