Venom-induced consumption coagulopathy
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venom-induced-consumption-coagulopathy-291-7116731
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Venom-induced consumption coagulopathy
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Venom-induced consumption coagulopathy (VICC) is a medical condition caused by the effects of some snake and caterpillar venoms on the blood. Important coagulation factors are activated by the specific serine proteases in the venom and as they become exhausted, coagulopathy develops. Symptoms are consistent with uncontrolled bleeding. Diagnosis is made using blood tests that assess clotting ability along with recent history of envenomation. Treatment generally involves pressure dressing, confirm
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Medical condition
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venom-induced_consumption_coagulopathy
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2023-11-06T23:16:04Z
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