Patients with snakebites have highly variable presentations, and delayed diagnosis may lead to unfavorable outcomes. Here, we describe the case of a snakebite in a 23-year-old male who presented with myokymias. On management with mechanical ventilation and anti-snake venom, the patient improved and was discharged. The presence of myokymias may be an early clue to diagnosis and the need for mechanical ventilation in a patient with a snakebite.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8425130 | PMC |
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.16844 | DOI Listing |
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