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  • Title: Lowland copperhead (Austrelaps superbus) envenomation causing severe neuromuscular paralysis in a dog.
    Author: Wright LV, Indrawirawan YH.
    Journal: Aust Vet J; 2017 Jun; 95(6):207-210. PubMed ID: 28555950.
    Abstract:
    CASE REPORT: A case of lowland copperhead snake (Austrelaps superbus) envenomation in a dog is described. The dog developed severe and prolonged neuromuscular paralysis, including ventilatory failure. The dog was treated successfully with antivenom, intravenous fluids and mechanical ventilation. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: The toxic components of lowland copperhead snake venom are reviewed.
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