Snake Bite Complicated By Bacterial Meningitis
International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine,
Vol. 3 No. 1(Winter) (2013),
20 April 2013
,
Page 34-37
https://doi.org/10.22037/ijmtfm.v3i1(Winter).3606
Abstract
Background: Neurotoxic snake bite envenomation is a common life threatening medical emergency in India, especially in the rural areas.
Case Presentation: We report a case of a neurotoxic snake envenomation presenting with abdominal pain and neuromuscular paralysis, which developed bacterial meningitis during her stay in the hospital. Possibly, secondary to the snake bite, a very rare incidence.
Conclusion: Our case is a step towards the direction pointing to the rare possibility of bacterial meningitis complicating snake bites which needs further research.
- Snake Bite
- Krait Bite
- Bungarus Caeruleus
- Neurotoxicity
- Snake Venom
- Rare Complication of Snake Bite
- Bacterial Meningitis
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