Présentation
Snakes responsible for severe envenomationsare considered a real public health problem, especially in tropical countries. Yet, snake venom, which is made up of hundeds of specific substances, is used more and more in biomedical research and as a diagnostic tool. This text first presents a synthesis of the principal discoveries on venoms and envenomations. Then paleontology and classification of snakes as well as the biochemistry and toxicology of venoms are simply and precisely described to explain the theoretical basis of the envenomation and its treatment. Knowing the biology and behavior of snakes leads to a better identification of the circumstances of snakebites and thus supports prevention efforts. Recommendations and algorithms of treatments are proposed. This reference also lists all the antivenins produced in the world and the antivenomous plants with their therapeutic properties.
Caractéristiques
Editeur : IRD Éditions/Krieger
Auteur(s) : Jean-Philippe Chippaux
Collection : Hors collection
Publication : 1 janvier 2006
Support(s) : Livre papier
EAN13 Livre papier : 9781575242729
Sommaire
1. Zoology
1. The zoology of snakes
- Palaeontology
- Anatomy
- The Systematics of the Snakes
2. Venoms
2. The Venom Apparatus
- The General Evolution of the Venom Apparatus
- The Anatomy of the Venom Apparatus
- The Composition of the Venom
3. The Toxicology of the Venoms
- Measuring Toxicity
- Effects on Cells
- Effects on the Nervous System
- Effects on the Cardio-vascular System
- Effectson Haemostasis
- Necrotizing Activity
- Toxicokinetics
- The Utilization of Venoms in Research and Therapeutics
4. Antidotes and Immunotherapy
- Traditional Medicine
- Principles and Mechanisms of Immunotherapy
- Medical Treatment
- Vaccination
3. Envenomations
5. The Epidemiology of Envenomations
- The Ecology of Snakes
- Human Behavior
- The Epidemiology of Bites
6. Clinic and Treatment of Envenomations
- Symptomatology and Clinical Pathology of Envenomations
- The Treatment of Envenomations
- Evaluation of the Availability of Antivenins and the Improvement of their Distribution
- Prevention of Envenomations