Krait bite requiring high dose antivenom: a case report.
Anti snake venom (ASV) is the most specific therapy available for treatment of snakebite envenomation. The ASV available in Nepal are polyvalent ASV produced in India and are effective against envenomation by cobra and krait, the two most common species found in Eastern Nepal. Neurotoxic signs respond slowly and unconvincingly and continuous absorption of venom may cause recurrent neurotoxicity. Therefore, close observation and continuous administration of ASV is essential to save the victim. We report a case of neurotoxic envenomation due to bite by common krait (Bangarus caeruleus). The victim required very high dose of polyvalent ASV for reversal of neurological manifestations.
Department of Medicine, BP Koirala Institute of Health Science, Dharan, Nepal. drsanjib@yahoo.com
Sanjib Kumar
SK
Sharma
Shekhar
S
Koirala
Gaheraj
G
Dahal
D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D000997:Antivenins / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D017838:Bungarus; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009390:Nepal; D012909:Snake Bites / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000997:Antivenins