Bufo marinus 30%

Question 1

what is Bufo

Answer 1

toad poisoning (Rhinella marina are the marine toad, cane toad, or giant neotropical toad)

Question 2

exposure (bufo)

Answer 2

Patients are exposed to toxins when they ingest or mouth the toad. Cases have also been reported after ingestion of dried Bufo toads, toad eggs, or tadpoles. Toads that sit in a water dish for prolonged periods of time also leave behind enough toxins to affect animals that drink the water.

Question 3

Clinical signs (bufo)

Answer 3

Gastrointestinal (GI) signs typically occur immediately or within 15 minutes. Cardiac signs are more severe and may occur within 15 minutes or be delayed up to 4 hours. Neurologic signs can occur within 15-20 minutes of toxin exposure

Question 4

Treatment (bufo)

Answer 4

oral lavage, emesis (if ate toad), AC, IV fluids, atropine (for cardiac signs and salivation) propranolol and lidocaine.

Question 5

prognosis (bufo)

Answer 5

The toxic contents of both parotid glands of one marine toad is enough to kill a 10-15 kg dog. Without appropriate therapy, mortality after marine toad intoxication can approach 100%.