A snakebite caused by a bushmaster (Lachesis muta): report of a confirmed case in State of Pernambuco, Brazil

We 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 administ...

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Published in:Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical 2015-09, Vol.48 (5), p.636
Main Authors: Pedro, Henrique Santana de Lima, Vidal, Haddad Junior
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Children & youth
Coagulation
Edema
Medical treatment
Pharmaceuticals
Snake bites
Studies
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Summary:We 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.
ISSN:0037-8682
1678-9849
DOI:10.1590/0037-8682-0143-201