Local tissue damage treatment of snake venom

Authors

Suchitra Khunsap, Research and Development Department, Queen Saovabha Memorial InstituteFollow

Abstract

Local tissue damage caused by snake envenomation was a medical problem that caused morbidity and mortality for more than a decade, with no defined treatment guidelines. Nowadays, antivenom is the primary treatment for snakebite, which substantially reduces systemic venom but not significantly reducing local symptoms. We compiled a list of local damage therapies, including antivenom medication, surgery and skin grafting, small molecule medicines, and alternative therapies. Although each was not approved as a standard treatment, it may be a treatment option for tissue damage caused by snake venom. However, antivenoms and most resistant compounds may not be the best strategy to treat snake envenoming-related local tissue damage. The route of substance delivery may be the optimum regimen for treatment.

DOI

10.56808/2985-1130.3779

First Page

1

Last Page

5

Recommended Citation

Khunsap, Suchitra (2025) "Local tissue damage treatment of snake venom," The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine: Vol. 55: Iss. 1, Article 2.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56808/2985-1130.3779
Available at: https://digital.car.chula.ac.th/tjvm/vol55/iss1/2