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Death Adder Antivenom

This equine IgG Fab is the definitive treatment of envenoming by the death adder (Acanthopis sp) in Australia and Papua New Guinea

References

  • Isbister GK, Brown SG, MacDonald E et al. Current use of Australian snake antivenoms and frequency of immediate-type hypersensitivity reactions and anaphylaxis.  Medical Journal of Australia 2008; 188:473-476.
  • White J.  CSL Antivenom Handbook 2001.  CSL Ltd: Parkville, Melbourne, Victoria.

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