Neurotoxic envenoming following bites by the Malayan krait (Bungarus candidus).
The author reports three cases of patient bitten by the Malayan krait (Bungarus candidus). Within two to six hours after bites, patients developed ptosis, ophthalmoplegia, dysarthria, dysphagia and generalized paralysis requiring assisted ventilation. After ventilatory support and other supportive treatments, all patients gradually recovered to normal activity.
Kanchanapongkul
Jirasak
J
Department of Medicine, Chon Buri Hospital, Thailand.
D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D002038:Bungarotoxins / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017838:Bungarus; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012121:Respiration, Artificial; D012909:Snake Bites / Q000150:complications*; D013785:Thailand
D002038:Bungarotoxins