The venom proteome (venomics) of the Sri Lankan Daboia russelii was elucidated using 1D
SDS PAGE nano-ESI-LCMS/MS shotgun proteomics. A total of 41 different venom proteins …

Snakebite envenoming is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in rural communities
throughout the tropics. Generally, the main clinical features of snakebites are local swelling, …

Background Russell’s viper envenoming is a major problem in South Asia and causes
venom induced consumption coagulopathy. This study aimed to investigate the kinetics and …

Background: The western Russell’s viper (Daboia russelii) is widely distributed in South Asia,
and geographical venom variation is anticipated among distant populations. Antivenoms …

Context. Limited information exists on the coagulopathy caused by hump-nosed pit viper (Hypnale
hypnale) envenoming. Objectives. This study aimed to characterise the coagulopathy …

The hump-nosed pit viper, Hypanle hypnale, contributes to snakebite mortality and morbidity
in Sri Lanka. Studies showed that the venom is hemotoxic and nephrotoxic, with some …

Oxalic acid poisoning is being recognized as an emerging epidemic in the rural communities
of Sri Lanka as it is a component of locally produced household laundry detergents. Herein …

Hump-nosed pit viper (Genus Hypnale) is a medically important venomous snake in Sri Lanka
and Southwestern India which causes significant morbidity and mortality. Envenoming of …

Inadequate effectiveness of Indian antivenoms in treating envenomation caused by the
Spectacled Cobra/Indian Cobra (Naja naja) in Sri Lanka has been attributed to geographical …

Russell's viper envenoming is associated with a high incidence of morbidity and mortality.
Hypopituitarism following envenoming by Russell's vipers is a well recognized sequel in …