Evidence of venom variability associated with venom extraction interval in the monocled cobra (Naja kaouthia)

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  Evidence of venom variability associated with venom extraction interval in the monocled cobra (Naja kaouthia) Abstract Snake venom variability is a critical factor in antivenom production. Although several influencing factors have been studied, the impact of extraction interval on venom properties remains poorly understood. This study evaluated the effects of various extraction intervals on venom yield, the percentage of dry weight (%Dw), and composition in the monocled cobra ( Naja kaouthia ). Twenty-five captive snakes were randomly allocated to five groups, each undergoing a control extraction followed by a repeated extraction at 1, 4, 7, 10, or 14 days. Venom profiles were characterized using reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) and Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). Results indicated that while fresh venom yield remained stable across all intervals, %Dw significantly decreased in extractions performed between 1 and 10 days, ...

Epidemiology of scorpion stings in the West Bank, Palestinian Territories

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Epidemiology of scorpion stings in the West Bank, Palestinian Territories

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Introduction: Scorpionism (scorpion sting envenoming) is an endemic public health concern in many Arab Middle Eastern countries. Our knowledge of the epidemiology of scorpion stings in the Palestinian Territories is very limited.

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Handal EN, Abu Serhan M, Qumsiyeh MB, Bani Hani R, Warrell DA, Amr ZS. Epidemiology of scorpion stings in the West Bank, Palestinian Territories. East Mediterr Health J. 2023;29(12):xxx–xxx. https://doi.org/10.26719/emhj.23.118 

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