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Life-threatening anaphylaxis following gila monster bite
Annals of Emergency Medicine
|August 1, 1986
Summary
A Gila monster bite caused severe angioedema and hypotension in a 40-year-old man. Prompt medical treatment led to his full recovery.
Area of Science:
- Toxicology
- Herpetology
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum) bites are rare but can cause significant envenomation.
- Venomous reptile bites require prompt medical evaluation and management.