A snakebite caused by a bushmaster (Lachesis muta): report of a confirmed case in State of Pernambuco, Brazil
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 48(5): 636-637, Sept.-Oct. 2015. graf
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in English
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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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Main subject:
Snake Bites
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Snake Venoms
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Antivenins
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Viperidae
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2015
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Secretaria Executiva de Assistência à Saúde/BR
