Snake Bite-Induced Leukoencephalopathy: A Rare Case

Across the globe, snake envenomation causes significant morbidity and mortality. Although many clinical presentations and complications are observed in different types of snake bites, the incidence of leukoencephalopathy is rare. Although most cases of leukoencephalopathy are seen in viper bites, th...

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Published in:Cureus 2024, Vol.16 (2), p.e55116-e55116
Main Authors: Sharma, Vibha, Nayak, Sailendra, Pattnaik, Sidharth S, Mohanty, Ambika P, Patro, Shubhransu
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:Across the globe, snake envenomation causes significant morbidity and mortality. Although many clinical presentations and complications are observed in different types of snake bites, the incidence of leukoencephalopathy is rare. Although most cases of leukoencephalopathy are seen in viper bites, they are rarely seen in neurotoxic snake bites. In this report, we present a unique case of snake bite-induced leukoencephalopathy following a neurotoxic snake bite. The case highlights the importance of considering this rare complication in cases of snake bites presenting with neurological symptoms, particularly in those affecting higher mental functions.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.55116