Publications by authors named "Mordechi Muszkat"
Article Synopsis
- Vipera palaestinae (VP) is the most common snake in Israel and is responsible for most snakebites, leading to a variety of symptoms from local reactions to potentially fatal systemic responses.
- Antivenom can reduce complications and mortality for high-risk patients but also carries its own risks, and there is currently no standardized treatment protocol for adult VP bites.
- A study analyzing 159 patients treated for VP bites identified key factors such as gender, bite location, and specific blood parameters that correlate with longer hospitalization times and increased complications.
