The ocular complications of an envenomous snakebite
An envenomous snakebite is an important public health problem that can lead to irreversible loss of vision. Snake venom neurotoxins mainly act on the peripheral nervous system at the neuromuscular junction, and result in the implication of the cranial nerves. Consequently, mild neurological symptoms...
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| Main Author: | H.L. Sithole |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2013-04-01
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| Series: | South African Family Practice |
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| Online Access: | https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/3593 |
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