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Ophidic accidents correspond to an important cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, approximately 2.7 million events occur annually. A great variety of poisonous snakes is known, grouped into two main families, Elapidae (sea serpent and Coral) and Viperidae (tobobas or Viperidae), both present in Central America, the most frequent of which are Viperid bites. Knowing the type of venom administered by these animals is of great importance to determine the management and treatment to be followed with each patient, as well as the antivenom to be used as appropriate.
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