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Viper envenomation in Central and Southeastern Europe : a multicentre studyDobaja, Mojca, farmacija ...Introduction: snakebite incidence varies across Europe. However, there is limited research from Central and Southeastern Europe. These regions are notable for the presence of the common European ... adder (Vipera berus) and the more venomous nose-horned viper (Vipera ammodytes). No standard European antivenom protocol exists. The aim was to assess the epidemiology and treatment of viper bites in this region, focusing on a comparison of bites from Vipera berus and Vipera ammodytes. Methods: we conducted a prospective multicenter study in Central and Southeastern Europe from 2018 to 2020. This study included poison centres and toxicology-associated hospital wards in Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, and Bulgaria. The following data were collected: age, gender, Vipera species, snakebite site, clinical picture, laboratory results, Audebert’s clinical severity grading score, and antivenom therapy. Results: the annual incidence of viper bites in Central and Southeast Europe was estimated at 2.55 bites per million population. Within their respective geographical distribution areas, the incidence of Vipera ammodytes bites (1.61 bites per million population) was higher than Vipera berus bites (1.00 bites per million population). Patients bitten by Vipera ammodytes more frequently reported local pain and developed thrombocytopenia. Antivenom treatment was more commonly administered in Vipera ammodytes bites (72%) compared to Vipera berus bites (39%). The incidence of Vipera ammodytes bites treated with antivenom within its geographical distribution area was three times higher than Vipera berus bites treated with antivenom (1.16 bites per million population versus 0.39 bites per million population). No deaths were reported. Conclusions: the estimated incidence of viper bites in Central and Southeastern Europe is at least 2.55 per million population. Vipera ammodytes bites are more common and severe, characterized by higher frequencies of pain and thrombocytopenia. Antivenom is needed more often for Vipera ammodytes bites. It is vital that enough European Medicines Agency-approved Vipera ammodytes antivenom is produced and offered affordably.Source: Clinical toxicology. - ISSN 1556-3650 (Vol. 61, iss. 9, 2023, str. 656-664)Type of material - article, component part ; adult, seriousPublish date - 2023Language - englishCOBISS.SI-ID - 174628099
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Dobaja, Mojca, farmacija |
Babić, Željka |
Cagáňová, Blažena |
Grenc, Damjan |
Karabuva, Svjetlana |
Kolpach, Zuzana |
Krakowiak, Anna |
Kolesnikova, Viktoriia |
Lukšić, Boris |
Brvar, Miran
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Vipera berus |
Vipera ammodytes |
Europe |
Balkan |
epidemiology |
thrombocytopenia |
antivenoms |
navadni gad |
modras |
Evropa |
Balkan |
epidemiologija |
trombocitopenija |
protistrupi
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