A case report of detecting subclinical coagulopathy in a patient with boomslang (Dipholidus typus) bite
The boomslang (Dipholidus typus) has a predominantly haemotoxic venom. Because of the consumptive nature of the coagulopathy, signs and symptoms are usually delayed by up to 72 h after the bite. Traditional laboratory coagulation assays have a long turnaround time, by which time the patient’s bleedi...
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| Main Authors: | Mungela J. Tambwe, Vidya Lalloo, Andreas Engelbrecht, Pholosho Pelle |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2021-08-01
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| Series: | South African Family Practice |
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| Online Access: | https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/5299 |
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