Neurotoxic manifestations of a Viperine bite - A case report
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Medicine - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Snakebite is one of the common life rural and farming areas. South Asia is the world’s most affected region by snakebite, due to its high population density, widespread agricultural activities, numerous venomous snake species and l primary treatment (first aid) in general population. vasculotoxicity. Although venom may contain neurotoxins as well, clinical manifestation of neurotoxicity Viperine bite is rare. We present a case of Viperine snake bite presenting with features of both neurotoxicity and haematotoxicity in a patient.
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Shasthara P, Anuj Nehete, Anurag Lavekar
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