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The 25-year-old Cypriot, who was bitten by a cobra inside his apartment in central Athens, is still being treated in the Intensive Care Unit of the “Agios Savvas” hospital.
The young man was bitten on the finger of his hand, while trying to feed the reptile. According to your information Νewsbomb.gr, his experience, combined with the immediate mobilization of the Authorities, saved his life. The 25-year-old made the first phone call to the Poison Center. There immediately told the experts the type of Indian cobra that bit him, resulting in valuable time savings (as antidotes vary by snake species).
As well, the 25-year-old wasted no time trying to make any move on his own to heal (as has been done in other cases in Greece and abroad). Instead, he immediately went to the hospital (he had gotten there in 30 minutes). In the meantime, began a race en route to find the antidote. Cyprus had this special serum, as there are many that harbor poisonous snakes imported from Egypt.
Specifically, the “Makarios” hospital had an antidote for cobra. In Cyprus there are several lovers of this species of snake, whose accommodation requires training and special equipment (gloves and other tools). Even for a trained person, however, there are dangers, since it is a snake with a strong venom, which cannot be eliminated in any way.
Finally, with a private plane chartered from Cyprus, The special serum arrived in Athens within hours and was administered to the 25-year-old.. According to the information, this is the first case of a cobra bite in Greece. This is the reason why Greek hospitals do not have this antidote.
Experts point out that Cobra venom is much more dangerous than viper venom. (the only poisonous snake in our country). Cobra venom is neurotoxic. It paralyzes the nerves, causes paralysis of the respiratory muscles and therefore the immediate intubation of the 25-year-old was considered a lifesaver. Competent sources claim that if the young Cypriot were sitting at home, he would have a tragic end.
The 25-year-old Cypriot is being treated in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit of the Agios Savvas Hospital. Doctors consider them the next critical 24 hoursas it will be determined if the young man’s body responds to the antidote.
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