Neurological manifestations in speech after snake bite: a rare case.
The patient was admitted after reporting a snake bite from which he later developed neurological signs and symptoms among which a flaccid dysarthria. The patient underwent speech therapy and showed significant improvement over a short period of time. The favorable outcome of the present study highlights the role of speech therapy in such a case, where it often remains un-emphasized.
Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
Dharam
D
Vir
Sachin
Dipti
D
Gupta
Munish
M
Modi
Naresh
N
Panda
D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000997:Antivenins / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002038:Bungarotoxins / Q000506:poisoning*; D017838:Bungarus; D004401:Dysarthria / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D011782:Quadriplegia / Q000209:etiology; D012909:Snake Bites / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D013070:Speech Therapy / Q000379:methods; D013745:Tetanus Toxoid / Q000008:administration & dosage; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents; D000997:Antivenins; D002038:Bungarotoxins; D013745:Tetanus Toxoid