Beware of the Dragon: A Case Report of a Komodo Dragon Attack

Komodo dragon attacks are rare occurrences, especially in the United States. Attacks are believed to be highly infectious and venomous, leading to demise of its prey. We present a case of a 43-year-old female zookeeper attacked by an adult dragon leading to tendon and neurovascular injuries.

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Published in:Foot & ankle orthopaedics 2021-04, Vol.6 (2), p.24730114211015623
Main Authors: Boyd, Brandon S., Colon, Felipe, Doty, Jesse F., Sanders, Kristopher C.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case Report
Case reports
Reptiles & amphibians
Zoos
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Summary:Komodo dragon attacks are rare occurrences, especially in the United States. Attacks are believed to be highly infectious and venomous, leading to demise of its prey. We present a case of a 43-year-old female zookeeper attacked by an adult dragon leading to tendon and neurovascular injuries.
ISSN:2473-0114
2473-0114
DOI:10.1177/24730114211015623