Snakebite is a significant global public health concern. Venomous snake bites can lead to various life-threatening clinical conditions that affect different bodily systems. These include the nervous system (neurotoxicity), musculoskeletal system (myotoxicity), cardiovascular system (cardiotoxicity), and blood clotting mechanisms (haemotoxicity). Here, we report a 5-year-old boy who was bitten by a snake and presented to the Emergency department with complaints of significant infection, necrosis, and gangrene affecting the three fingers of his right hand. After clinical evaluation and investigations, the patient underwent surgical intervention. The patient was discharged from the hospital after 5 weeks of admission with advice to follow up with a primary care physician and physical rehabilitation therapy to ensure the optimal healing and functionality of the affected hand.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10774535 | PMC |
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.8429 | DOI Listing |
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