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Russel Means1, Jannella Cabrera2, Xavier Moreno3
1University of Arizona, Department of Emergency Medicine, Tucson, Arizona.
Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine
|June 1, 2018
Summary
A severe Bothrops atrox (fer-de-lance viper) envenomation in Ecuador resulted in significant myonecrosis due to delayed medical care. This case highlights the critical need for improved healthcare access and education in remote regions.
Area of Science:
- Toxicology
- Tropical Medicine
- Clinical Case Reports
Background:
- Bothrops atrox, commonly known as the fer-de-lance viper, is responsible for numerous venomous snakebites in South America.
- Remote regions often face challenges in accessing timely medical interventions for envenomation.
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