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Area of Science:

  • Toxicology
  • Neurology
  • Vascular Medicine

Background:

  • Bothrops atrox viper envenomation can lead to severe systemic effects, including coagulopathy.
  • Cerebrovascular events following snakebites are rare but serious complications.

Observation:

  • A 48-year-old female presented with a right foot envenomation by Bothrops atrox.
  • She developed significant coagulopathy, responsive to polyvalent antivenom administration.

Findings:

  • Despite successful coagulopathy treatment, the patient suffered a brainstem ischemic stroke four days post-envenomation.
  • The stroke's occurrence post-antivenom suggests complex pathogenetic mechanisms beyond initial envenomation effects.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the potential for delayed neurological complications after Bothrops atrox bites, even after coagulopathy resolution.
  • Further research into the pathogenetic links between viper envenomation, antivenom therapy, and ischemic stroke is warranted.
  • Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for delayed cerebrovascular events in patients with significant snakebite envenomation.