Citation

Sharma SK, Koirala S, Dahal G. Southeast Asian J. Trop. Med. Public Health 2002; 33(1): 170-171.

Affiliation

Department of Medicine, BP Koirala Institute of Health Science, Dharan, Nepal. drsanjib@yahoo.com

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, SEAMO Regional Tropical Medicine and Public Health Network)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

12118447

Abstract

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.

Language: en