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Case Report: Anaphylactoid Shock Associated with Snakebite Envenoming in Portugal.
Lamas, António; Fragoso, Joana; Ferreira, Marli; Cipriano, Ana; Alves, Rute.
  • Lamas A; Serviço de Medicina Interna, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal.
  • Fragoso J; Serviço de Doenças Infeciosas, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal.
  • Ferreira M; Serviço de Medicina Interna, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal.
  • Cipriano A; Serviço de Doenças Infeciosas, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal.
  • Alves R; Serviço de Cuidados Intensivos, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal.
Am J Trop Med Hyg ; 106(1): 342-344, 2021 10 25.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2232250
ABSTRACT
Although rare in Portugal, snakebite envenoming entails severe morbidity and mortality. We present the case of a 65-year-old woman bitten on her leg in a northern coastal region in Portugal, on a walk during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Despite first looking for help at the nearest pharmacy, she developed anaphylactoid shock and was promptly driven to a tertiary hospital, where antivenom was administered in a timely manner under close monitoring. Prophylactic antibiotics were started and maintained based on elevated inflammatory markers and signs of wound inflammation. She evolved favorably, with rapid weaning of vasopressors and resolution of end-organ dysfunction. This case highlights the importance of prompt recognition and describes crucial steps in envenomation management in a country where snakebite is infrequent, but potentially fatal.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Snake Bites / Anaphylaxis Type of study: Case report / Observational study / Prognostic study Topics: Long Covid / Vaccines Limits: Aged / Female / Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: Am J Trop Med Hyg Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ajtmh.21-0671

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Snake Bites / Anaphylaxis Type of study: Case report / Observational study / Prognostic study Topics: Long Covid / Vaccines Limits: Aged / Female / Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: Am J Trop Med Hyg Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ajtmh.21-0671