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Grand Rounds Recap 4.19.23

Taming the SRU

Subsequent exposure results in a T-cell mediated response (Type IV hypersensitivity reaction) Plants: Toxicodendron species (poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac) Also present in foods, including pistachio, cashew, and mango.

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ToxCard: Crotalid Envenomation Part 2 – CroFab vs. AnaVip: What’s the Difference?

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1,2 More research is needed to determine whether a difference truly exists in efficacy of these antivenoms against local tissue effects which predominate after Agkistrodon envenomation. Research suggests that F(Ab’) 2 antivenom, compared against F(ab) antivenom, may be associated with lower rates of late and recurrent coagulopathy.

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ACMT Toxicology Visual Pearl: The Bark with Some Bite

ALiEM

How can people become poisoned with willow bark? However, most adverse reactions from willow bark supplements have been associated with people who have aspirin allergies, with numerous cases of anaphylaxis [6]. Phytotherapy Research. How does willow bark toxicity present? [7] European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology.