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Vietnamese centipede envenomation.

N C Bouchard1, G M Chan, R S Hoffman

  • 1Department Emergency Medicine, New York University, New York City Poison Control Center New York, New York 10016, USA.

Veterinary and Human Toxicology
|December 14, 2004
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A pet Vietnamese centipede bite caused severe local symptoms in a man. Prompt medical treatment led to full recovery without lasting effects, highlighting effective management of such envenomations.

Area of Science:

  • Zoology
  • Toxicology
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • The Vietnamese centipede (Scolopendra subspinipes) is a large, aggressive tropical species popular in the pet trade.
  • Despite its reputation, documented envenomation cases are rare in medical literature.

Observation:

  • A 53-year-old man experienced severe pain, swelling, and erythema in his left hand and forearm after a pet centipede bite.
  • Clinical examination revealed normal neurological and vascular status of the affected limb.

Findings:

  • The patient received conservative treatment including arm elevation, analgesics, and parenteral antibiotics.
  • Symptoms gradually resolved over a 4-day hospital stay.

Implications:

  • This case highlights that while centipede bites can cause significant local reactions, prompt and appropriate medical care can lead to complete recovery.

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  • It underscores the importance of documenting such incidents to better understand the clinical spectrum and management of S. subspinipes envenomation.