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[Vipera berus bite--a case report].

Joanna Zajkowska¹, Adam Garkowski, Sławomir Pancewicz

¹Uniwersytet Medyczny w Białymstoku, Klinika Chorób Zakaźnych i Neuroinfekcji. neuroin@umwb.edu.pl

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A rare common viper (Vipera berus) bite in Poland resulted in severe swelling and pain. Prompt hospital treatment and antivenom administration are crucial for effective management of adder envenomation.

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Area of Science:

Toxicology
Herpetology
Clinical Medicine

Background:

Common viper (Vipera berus) bites are infrequent in Poland, with a low mortality rate (<1%).
Understanding viper venom composition and action is vital for effective clinical management.

Observation:

An 81-year-old patient presented with severe swelling, erythema, and pain in the right hand following an adder bite.
The clinical presentation indicated significant local envenomation.

Findings:

The study details the venom's composition and mechanism of action.
Clinical symptoms and treatment protocols for snakebite poisoning are discussed, emphasizing the case specifics.

Implications:

This case highlights the importance of prompt hospital evaluation for snakebite victims.
Early administration of antivenom is presented as the primary etiological treatment for severe Vipera berus envenomation.