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Lizard bites are rare in children and usually not serious. A young boy experienced symptoms mimicking autonomic storm after a lizard bite, a reaction not previously reported in Indian literature.

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  • Herpetology

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  • Lizard bites are uncommon in children, typically occurring only when lizards feel threatened.
  • Most lizard bites do not result in severe health issues, and common household lizards like geckos are non-venomous.
  • Understanding the potential, albeit rare, systemic effects of lizard envenomation is crucial for pediatric care.

Observation:

  • A two-year-old boy presented with a lizard bite on his right hand after attempting to capture a lizard.
  • Within two hours post-bite, the child exhibited excessive sweating and irritability.
  • These symptoms were suggestive of an autonomic storm, a condition usually associated with scorpion stings.

Findings:

  • The child's symptoms mimicked autonomic storm, a severe systemic reaction.
  • Treatment involved supportive care and administration of Prazosin hydrochloride (30 μg/kg).
  • This case represents the first reported instance of autonomic storm following a lizard bite in Indian medical literature.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the potential for rare systemic reactions, such as autonomic storm, following lizard bites in children.
  • It underscores the importance of considering a broader differential diagnosis in pediatric cases presenting with autonomic symptoms after potential envenomation.
  • Further research may be warranted to investigate the neurotoxic potential of certain lizard species and refine treatment protocols for such rare events.