A Simple and Novel Strategy for the Production of a Pan-specific Antiserum against Elapid Snakes of Asia.

• Main Authors: Kavi Ratanabanangkoon (Author), Kae Yi Tan (Author), Sukanya Eursakun (Author), Choo Hock Tan (Author), Pavinee Simsiriwong (Author), Teeraporn Pamornsakda (Author), Witthawat Wiriyarat (Author), Chaiya Klinpayom (Author), Nget Hong Tan (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2016-04-01T00:00:00Z.
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Snakebite envenomation is a serious medical problem in many tropical developing countries and was considered by WHO as a neglected tropical disease. Antivenom (AV), the rational and most effective treatment modality, is either unaffordable and/or unavailable in many affected countries. Moreover, eac...