Are changes necessary in the medical management of a patient with snakebite regarding the incidence of hypersensitivity reaction to antivenom polyvalent immune fab?

Claire MailholPneumology and Allergology Department, Toulouse-Larrey University Hospital, Toulouse, France;

Nicolas DelcourtPoison Control Center, Toulouse-Purpan University Hospital, Toulouse, France;

Pôl-André ApoilImmunology Department, Toulouse-Rangueil University Hospital, Toulouse, France

Alain DidierPneumology and Allergology Department, Toulouse-Larrey University Hospital, Toulouse, France;

Nicolas FranchittoPoison Control Center, Toulouse-Purpan University Hospital, Toulouse, France; Correspondence[email protected]

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