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Venomous bites and stings are caused by a large variety of animals from virtually all zoologic classes. The majority of serious venomous injuries are caused by snakes and lizards, hymenopterous insects, and spiders and other arachnids. Venoms may cause either a direct poisonous effect, as seen in snakebites, or may cause severe hypersensitivity reactions, as seen in fatal bee or wasp stings. In general, pregnancy does not alter the pathophysiologic or therapeutic considerations of these illnesses. The major goals of therapy in pregnancy are to maintain and support maternal vital functions and to maintain fetal well-being.
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Soper, J.T. (1985). Diseases Caused by Venoms, Bites, and Stings. In: Gleicher, N. (eds) Principles of Medical Therapy in Pregnancy. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-2415-7_36
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