From the Kiss of a Cobra: A Sidelong View of Snakebite, Antivenin, and Serum Sickness.

Graham, Douglas H.

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ERIC Number: EJ456404

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Publication Date: 1992

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From the Kiss of a Cobra: A Sidelong View of Snakebite, Antivenin, and Serum Sickness.

Graham, Douglas H.

American Biology Teacher, v54 n6 p333-37 Sep 1992

Article tells the story of how a New York City customs man was bit by a King Cobra from Thailand and the medical treatment he received. Describes three types of snake venoms: hemotoxins, cytotoxins, and neurotoxins. Explains how horses are used to produce antitoxins and side effects of the antitoxins on humans. (PR)

Descriptors: Allergy, Biological Sciences, Biology, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Medical Education, Poisons, Science Education, Toxicology

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Reports - General

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Language: English

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