Citation

Lima PH, Haddad V. Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop. 2015; 48(5): 636-637.

Affiliation

Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Sociedade Brasileira De Medicina Tropical)

DOI

10.1590/0037-8682-0143-2015

PMID

26516981

Abstract

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.

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