Effective equine immunization protocol for production of potent poly-specific antisera against Calloselasma rhodostoma, Cryptelytrops albolabris and Daboia siamensis.

• Main Authors: Sompong Sapsutthipas (Author), Poh Kuan Leong (Author), Surasak Akesowan (Author), Ronachai Pratanaphon (Author), Nget Hong Tan (Author), Kavi Ratanabanangkoon (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2015-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Snake envenomation has been estimated to affect 1.8 million people annually with about 94,000 deaths mostly in poor tropical countries. Specific antivenoms are the only rational and effective therapy for these cases. Efforts are being made to produce effective, affordable and sufficient antivenoms f...