Hepatotoxicity of botropic venom (Bothrops jararaca)

Authors

  • Luzia Sampaio Universidade Federal de Pelotas
  • Luis Fernando Jantzen Gaspar UFPel
  • Jéssica Maroneze Sziminski UFPel
  • Amanda Andersson Pereira UFPel
  • Eduarda Aléxia Nunes Louzada Dias Cavalcanti UFPel
  • Cleuza Kuhn Autônoma
  • Daiser Paulo Almeida Sampaio Junior Autônomo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v12n11a220.1-6

Keywords:

Ophthyos, photosensitization, hepatogenic dermatitis,

Abstract

Snakebite accidents are common in veterinary clinical routine, occurring in both companion animals and production animals. They are described in all regions of the Brazilian territory, being responsible for severe clinical conditions and occasionally death. The characteristics and effects of the poisons of most ofídeos are well described in the literature, and the hepatotoxic action is reported in snakes of the crotalic genus. In the present work we describe a photodermatitis resulting from an accident with a jararaca (Bothrops jararaca) in an adult bovine Nelore breed, raised in the rural area of the municipality of Abelardo Luz (SC). The lesions appeared two weeks after the bite, showed a generalized evolution and delayed regression. Complementary exams revealed hepatic enzyme changes a few days after the ophidian accident and were related to the dermatological picture presented. The patient remained under observation and treatment for a period of 120 days, presenting significant clinical improvement and total regression of the lesions. 

Published

2019-01-21

Issue

Section

Medicina veterinária

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