Question - Following treatment with which snake antivenom formulations have recurrence of venom effects (including hematologic effects) been reported?
Answer - The cited reference reports “Although most commonly described in FaBAV-treated patients, recurrence of venom effects after initial control has been documented after initially successful treatment with whole Immunoglobulin G, Fab, and F(ab’)2 antivenoms.” (Lavonas EJ et al. Medically significant late bleeding after treated crotaline envenomation: A systematic review. 2014 Ann Emerg Med 63(1): 71-78)
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