Publications by authors named "R Sriranga"

Article Synopsis
  • Snake bites are an underreported public health concern in certain regions, particularly in Africa and South Asia, with limited cases documented linking nonvenomous snake bites to acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
  • A case report highlights a young, healthy man who developed unstable angina after being bitten by a green snake, demonstrating that ACS can occur even with nonvenomous snake envenomation.
  • Emergency physicians should recognize that ACS can arise from any snake bite, not just those from venomous species, and should monitor patients closely for symptoms and ECG changes, as the onset of ACS may take time after the bite.
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Mucormycosis in humans has been described as early as 1885 in literature. Isolated renal mucormycosis is rare as it has been mainly described in developing countries like India and China. It is rarer still to find this entity in immunocompetent young males without any risk factors.

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