F. Lapostolle
2 Papers
2 Citations
F. Lapostolle is an academic researcher. The author has contributed to research in topics: Poison control. The author has an hindex of 2, co-authored 2 publications.
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[Characterization of poisoning by the coconut crab, Birgus latro, in New Caledonia: aspects of clinical and toxicological features and treatment in 23 cases].
C. Maillaud,Yann Barguil,Marjorie Chèze,Marc Mikulski,H. Le Coq St Gilles,F. Lapostolle,Edouard Hnawia,Nicolas Lebouvier,C. Pivert,Marc Deveaux,Mohammed Nour +10 more
- 01 Jul 2015
TL;DR: A treatment strategy based on digoxin-specific antibody fragments for patients in a life-threatening condition is suggested, and the toxin complex is described.
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First successful curative use of digoxin-specific Fab antibody fragments in a life-threatening coconut crab (Birgus latro L.) poisoning.
TL;DR: The consumption of coconut crab in New Caledonia should be avoided even though the first of the two cases reported suggests that digoxin-specific Fab antibody fragments can be effective in the treatment of life-threatening poisoning caused by the ingestion of this crustacean.