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Bufo melanostictus
About: Bufo melanostictus is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 196 publications have been published within this topic receiving 1168 citations.
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TL;DR: Injection of cadmium chloride in toad increased Leydig cell size (area) and Δ5-3β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase activity in the testis.
Abstract: Injection of cadmium chloride in toad increased Leydig cell size (area) and Δ5-3β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase activity in the testis.
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TL;DR: Dysrhythmia after ingestion of toad should be treated with atropine, antiarrhythmic agents, and a temporary pacemaker, in order to avoid lethal results.
Abstract: Intoxication after ingestion of toad is rare, but it results in severe morbidity and high mortality. Recently, we encountered 2 children, one a 15-month-old boy and one a 20-month-old girl, who were fed cooked toad (Bufo melanostictus) soup. The boy expired of ventricular fibrillation. The girl presented with varying degrees of A-V block with congestive heart failure which, however, was completely resolved after intensive treatment. In our experience, early identification and intervention are necessary to decrease absorption of toxins; to correct hyperkalemia. Dysrhythmia should be treated with atropine, antiarrhythmic agents, and a temporary pacemaker, in order to avoid lethal results.
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TL;DR: A preliminary study of the parotoid secretions of Bufo melanostictus and B. asper shows that a methanol extract is rich in digitalis-like bodies (bufo-dienolides) and that an acid extract contains indolethylamine derivatives.
Abstract: A preliminary study of the parotoid secretions of Bufo melanostictus and B. asper shows that a methanol extract is rich in digitalis-like bodies (bufo-dienolides) and that an acid extract contains indolethylamine derivatives.
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