Toxicon : official journal of the International Society on Toxinology
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Case Reports
Pygmy rattlesnake envenomation treated with Crotalidae Polyvalent Immune Fab Antivenom.
Documented envenomations by the pygmy rattlesnake (Sistrurus miliarius barbouri) are rare. While there have been no documented fatalities, several older case reports describe significant morbidity. We describe the first known case of pygmy rattlesnake envenomation that was treated with Crotalidae Polyvalent Immune Fab Antivenom (CroFab®). ⋯ This is the first documented use of CroFab for S. m. barbouri envenomation. The outcome of this case suggests that CroFab is a safe treatment modality in this setting.