What dose of anti-snake venom should be given in severe neuroparalytic snake bite?

Ann Thorac Med

Department of Internal Medicine, Chattrapati Shahuji Maharaj Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. E-mail:

Published: January 2011

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