Myocarditis Complicating Viper Snake Bite in a Child

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Authors

  • K. Jagadish Kumar
     Department of Pediatrics, JSS Medical College, JSS University, Mysore ,IN
  • Srujan
     Department of Pediatrics, JSS Medical College, JSS University, Mysore ,IN
  • Ashok Chowdary
     Department of Pediatrics, JSS Medical College, JSS University, Mysore ,IN
  • Ravi Kumar
     Department of Pediatrics, JSS Medical College, JSS University, Mysore ,IN
  • Keerthi Gupta
     Department of Pediatrics, JSS Medical College, JSS University, Mysore ,IN
  • V. G. Manjunath
     Department of Pediatrics, JSS Medical College, JSS University, Mysore ,IN

Keywords:

Viper Envenomation, Shock, Myocarditis, Coagulopathy, AKI.

Abstract

Snake bites are important medical emergencies in clinical practice. Viper bite envenomation classically comprise of local cellulitis, coagulopathy and nephrotoxicity. Cardiovascular manifestations are rarely reported which usually include non-specific ECG changes.We report 12 year old boy who developed shock and myocarditis following viper envenomation along with coagulopathy and kidney injury.

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Published

2017-08-01

How to Cite

Jagadish Kumar, K., Srujan, ., Chowdary, A., Kumar, R., Gupta, K., & Manjunath, V. G. (2017). Myocarditis Complicating Viper Snake Bite in a Child. Toxicology International, 24(2), 211–215. Retrieved from https://informaticsjournals.co.in/index.php/toxi/article/view/20416

Issue

Volume 24, Issue 2, May-August 2017

Section

Case Report