A Case Report of Rattlesnake Musk Exposure Causing Chemical Conjunctivitis

Introduction: Rattlesnakes are pit vipers belonging to the Viperidae family and Crotalinae subfamily. They inject venom into their victims via bites from two long, hollow fangs. When disturbed, they can release a liquid musk from cloacal scent glands into the air. This report describes a rare case o...

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Main Authors: Raj Patel, Melanie M. Randall
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eScholarship Publishing, University of California 2025-05-01
Series:Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine
Online Access:https://escholarship.org/uc/item/6h30h3jd
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