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snakebites
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Los Angeles Timesworld58 days ago
California Snakebite Deaths Highlight Development of Oral Antivenom Treatment
Recent snakebite fatalities in California have drawn attention to efforts to develop an oral antivenom pill. Ophirex is advancing Varespladib, a treatment designed to improve survival odds after bites from common U.S. snakes. The pill is intended for immediate use before hospital…