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Paulo César Santos-Soares¹, Aroldo Bacellar, Heitor Portella Povoas

¹Adult ICU, Hospital Santo Amaro, José Oliveira Foundation, and Universidade Federal da Bahia, Salvador, BA, Brazil. pcneuro@gmail.com

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Summary

Snakebites, particularly from Bothrops jararaca, can cause serious neurological issues like cerebral hemorrhage. Early identification of high-risk patients is crucial for effective stroke treatment after snakebite envenomation.

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Toxicology
Vascular Medicine

Background:

Snakebites are a significant global health concern, especially in tropical regions, with substantial socioeconomic impact.
Neurological complications, including strokes, are serious potential sequelae of snakebite envenomation.
Bothrops jararaca bites are frequently associated with coagulopathies and hemorrhagic events.

Observation:

A case report of a 65-year-old woman experiencing cerebral intraparenchymal hemorrhage following a Bothrops jararaca bite in Bahia, Brazil.
The patient underwent successful surgical evacuation of the hematoma.
The case highlights the link between specific snakebites and severe neurological events.

Findings:

Snakebite envenomation can lead to cerebrovascular accidents, such as intraparenchymal hemorrhage.
Disturbances in blood coagulation are often implicated in snakebite-associated strokes.
This case underscores the importance of recognizing neurological complications in snakebite victims.

Implications:

Prompt recognition of clinical and laboratory markers can identify high-risk patients for stroke development.
Early and effective treatment strategies are essential for improving outcomes in snakebite victims with neurological complications.
Further research into the mechanisms and predictive factors for stroke after snakebite is warranted.