A snakebite caused by a bushmaster (Lachesis muta): report of a confirmed case in State of Pernambuco, Brazil
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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48(5): 636-637, Sept.-Oct. 2015. graf
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ABSTRACT
ABSTRACTWe report a case of envenomation caused by a bushmaster ( Lachesis muta) in a male child in State of Pernambuco, Brazil. The victim showed discrete local manifestations, but presented altered blood coagulation 2 hours after the bite. Ten ampoules of bothropic-lachetic antivenom therapy were administered, and 48 hours later, the patient showed discrete edema, pain, and ecchymosis around the bite and normal blood coagulation. The patient was discharged 5 days after the envenomation. The prompt administration of specific treatment was important for the favorable outcomes observed.
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Asunto principal:
Mordeduras de Serpientes
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Venenos de Serpiente
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Antivenenos
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Viperidae
Límite:
Animales
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Humanos
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Masculino
País/Región como asunto:
America del Sur
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Brasil
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Inglés
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina Tropical
Año:
2015
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Institución/País de afiliación:
Secretaria Executiva de Assistência à Saúde/BR
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