Envenomation by Bothrops atrox in a traveler to Manaus, Brazil

Travel Med Infect Dis. 2013 May-Jun;11(3):194-6. doi: 10.1016/j.tmaid.2013.03.004. Epub 2013 Apr 6.

Abstract

Snakebites are an infrequent but real risk for travelers. We report a case of envenomation by Bothrops atrox in a traveler to Manaus, Brazil. Rapid administration of specific antivenom prevented the expected systemic disorders. This case gives opportunity to review prevention and first aid measures of snakebites in travelers.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Animals
  • Ankle Injuries / etiology*
  • Bothrops
  • Brazil
  • Crotalid Venoms*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Snake Bites / diagnosis*
  • Travel*

Substances

  • Crotalid Venoms