Year: 2021
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: The poison contained on the skin and in the glands of the Bufonidae has a digital is toxicity and carries a high mortality. Toad venom was considered responsible for the development of severe clinical manifestations such as vomiting, diarrhea, neurological disorders and arrhythmias. If not readily recognized by the clinician, this type of intoxication can be fatal. Prompt treatment with digoxin specific Fab fragment antibodies may be lifesaving in the treatment of toad venom poisoning. This case report alerts physicians to the need to be aware of this rare toxin. Keywords: toad venom intoxiacation; third-degree AV block; digoxin specific fab fragment antibodies.
Authors: Antoine Belperio, Silvia Cini, Sara Montemerani, Samuele Pacchi, Simonetta Giusti, Cinzia Garofalo, Giovanni Sbrana, Massimo Mandò
Institution: University of Siena
Language: English
Subfield: Toxicology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4211244030