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Massive cutaneous complications due to snakebite: A case report and literature review
Mahdieh Sadeghi1, Maryam Barazandeh1, Zakaria Zakariaei2,3
1Student Research Committee Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences Sari Iran.
Clinical Case Reports
|May 24, 2021
Summary
Snake bites can lead to serious wound infections like cellulitis and necrotizing fasciitis. Prompt treatment is crucial to prevent severe complications from these rare but dangerous infections.
Area of Science:
- Medical Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Snake bites, while infrequent, pose a risk of secondary bacterial infections.
- Understanding the spectrum of potential wound complications is essential for effective patient management.
Observation:
- Cellulitis and necrotizing fasciitis are documented, though uncommon, complications of snakebite envenomation.
- These infections can arise from the initial bite trauma or introduced pathogens.
Findings:
- Untreated wound infections following snake bites can progress rapidly.
- Severe complications may include tissue necrosis, sepsis, and systemic inflammatory response syndrome.
Implications:
- Early recognition and management of snakebite wound infections are critical.
- This underscores the importance of vigilant monitoring and appropriate antimicrobial therapy in snakebite cases.
