A patient is admitted with a snake bite from an unknown species.Which antivenom would be most useful?
A) A bivalent preparation
B) A trivalent preparation
C) A polyvalent preparation
D) No treatment can be given without identifying the snake

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A polyvalent preparation is designed to be effective against multiple species of snakes, making it the best choice when the species of snake is unknown. Bivalent and trivalent preparations are effective against only two or three specific species, respectively, and would not provide sufficient coverage in this scenario. Not treating at all is not a viable option, as snake bites can lead to serious complications or even death.

A Patient Is Admitted with a Snake Bite from an Unknown