Acute Ischemic Stroke After Russell’s Viper Snake Bite, Rare Presentation: A Case Report
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: Snake bite; envenomation; anti-snake venom (ASV); venomous snakes; neurotoxic; hemotoxic, snake bite, Ischemic stroke, Cerebral infarct, Russell’s viper, daboia russeliiAbstract
Snake bitesare a global health hazard and are a noteworthy cause of mortality and morbidity especially in Southeast Asia. Cerebral complicationsafter snake bite are rare. It can be attributed to various factors such as vasculitis, vasospasm, endothelial damage; toxin-induced procoagulant effect, and disseminated intravascular coagulation. We present a case of a previously healthy 22-year-old woman who suffered acute multiple cerebral infarctions following Russell's viper bite. Imaging revealed significant non-hemorrhagic infarctions in the left middle cerebral artery territory and right pons, indicating rare yet severe neurological complications of viper envenomation. The patient experienced serious complications including rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney injury, ultimately leading to her demise due to aspiration pneumonia and septic shock. This case underscores the potential neurological impact of viper envenomation and underscores the challenges in managing delayed procoagulant effects of snake venom, despite the administration of anti-snake venom. Early detection and intervention remain vital in addressing such devastating outcomes.
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