Difference between revisions of "Adder Bites"
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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
| − | Adder bites are most frequent between february and october. The habitat of the adder (Vipera Berus) extends throughout England, Wales, Scotland and some | + | Adder bites are most frequent between february and october. The habitat of the common european adder (Vipera Berus) extends throughout England, Wales, Scotland and some islands off the coast of Scotland, and the isle of Wight <ref> '''Treatment of bites by adders and exotic venomous snake''',Warrell DA,''BMJ'' 2005;331:1244 doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1244(Published 12 november 2005) </ref>. <ref> '''http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Bites-snake/Pages/Introduction.aspx'''accessed on 10.11.2010 <ref/>. It is the only poisonous species of snake in the UK living in the wild. |
==Signalment== | ==Signalment== | ||
| − | Adder bites have been reported in dogs, cats and horses <ref> '''http://www.fabcats.org/owners/poisons/Cats%20and%20poisons.html''', | + | Adder bites have been reported in dogs, cats and horses <ref> '''http://www.fabcats.org/owners/poisons/Cats%20and%20poisons.html''', accessed on 10.11.2010 </ref>. |
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
===Clinical Signs=== | ===Clinical Signs=== | ||
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Introduction
Adder bites are most frequent between february and october. The habitat of the common european adder (Vipera Berus) extends throughout England, Wales, Scotland and some islands off the coast of Scotland, and the isle of Wight [1]. Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag.
Diagnosis
Clinical Signs
Laboratory Tests
Pathology
Treatment
Prognosis
References
- ↑ Treatment of bites by adders and exotic venomous snake,Warrell DA,BMJ 2005;331:1244 doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1244(Published 12 november 2005)