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Neurotoxic Envenoming Following Bites by the Malayan Krait (Bungarus candidus)
Kanchanapongkul J 
The author reports three cases of patient bitten by the Malayan krait
( Bungarus candidus ).
Within two to six hours after bites, patients developed ptosis, ophthalmoplegia, dysarthria, dysphagia
and generalized paralysis requiring assisted ventilation. After ventilatory support and other sup-
portive treatments, all patients gradually recovered to normal activity.
Key word : Neurotoxic Envenoming, The Malayan Krait
(Bungarus Candidus)
( Bungarus candidus ).
Within two to six hours after bites, patients developed ptosis, ophthalmoplegia, dysarthria, dysphagia
and generalized paralysis requiring assisted ventilation. After ventilatory support and other sup-
portive treatments, all patients gradually recovered to normal activity.
Key word : Neurotoxic Envenoming, The Malayan Krait
(Bungarus Candidus)
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