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Renal failure after snake bite

A R Harris, P E Hurst, B M Saker

    The Medical Journal of Australia
    |September 11, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Snake bites can cause acute renal failure, requiring dialysis and lengthy recovery. This condition is linked to microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, a serious complication.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nephrology
    • Toxicology
    • Hematology

    Background:

    • Snake envenomation is a significant global health concern, particularly in regions with high snakebite incidence.
    • Acute renal failure (ARF) is a known but infrequent complication of snakebite poisoning.

    Observation:

    • This report details three cases of severe acute renal failure following snakebite incidents.
    • All patients presented with significant renal impairment necessitating renal replacement therapy (dialysis).

    Findings:

    • The investigations revealed a strong association between acute renal failure and microangiopathic hemolytic anemia (MAHA) in these snakebite victims.
    • The recovery process for renal function was notably prolonged in all presented cases, indicating severe renal injury.

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    Implications:

    • These findings highlight the potential for severe renal complications following snakebites, emphasizing the need for prompt medical evaluation and management.
    • The association with MAHA suggests a potential mechanism of renal damage in snakebite envenomation that warrants further investigation.
    • Clinicians should be vigilant for renal dysfunction and hematological abnormalities in patients with snakebite