Cross-Neutralization of Micrurus Fulvius Fulvius (Coral Snake) Venom by Anti-Micrurus Carinicauda Dumerilii Serum

Abstract

SummaryNeutralization tests with Micrurus fulvius fulvius and Micrurus carinicauda dumerilii venoms indicate that antiserum specific for fulvius venom has greater cross-neutralizing potency than antiserum specific for carinicauda. However, the level of cross-protection of anti-carinicauda serum was high enough, and the carinicauda venom is available in sufficient quantity so that the venom could be used to produce antivenin for treatment of bites by fulvius.Gel-diffusion reactions showed that carinicauda venom contained more precipitating antigens than fulvius venom; however, the venoms have several common antigens.