Exotic reptile bites.
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Reptiles are a growing part of the exotic pet trade, and reptile bites have been considered innocuous in the emergency medicine literature. Two cases are reported of reptile bites, one from a green iguana and the other from a reticulated python. The treatment concerns associated with reptile bites are discussed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The American journal of emergency medicine
دوره 15 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1997