BACTERIA ISOLATED FROM EGYPTIAN SNAKES VENOM USED FOR PREPARATION OF ANTISERA

Okela, M.A.a, Khalil, S.A.a, Abir A. Elfikyb, Abd El-Ghafar, M.Mc

Abstract

The causes of the inflammatory reactions associated with immunization of horses with Egyptian Cobra venom for production of cobra anti-venom was studied. Lophylized snake venom collected from Cobra snakes were subjected to microbiological examinations, including culture on microbiological media and confirmation to the isolated bacteria biochemically and API analytical profile index 20NE. The result revealed presence of Vibrio vulnifacus bacteria in Egyptian cobra venom while there is no any bacterial or fungal contaminant in spitting cobra venom. So, it is recommended to take several considerations during immunization of horses by Egyptian cobra venom for production of anti-venom.

Key words

Bacteria, Snake venom, Vibrio vulnifacus