Dramatic neuromuscular paralysis following occult snakebites: An awareness for the primary care physician

Neurotoxic snakebites are a common emergency in tropical countries and account for significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. Manifestations vary from mild ptosis and ophthalmoplegia to severe flaccid paralysis with ventilatory failure. At times, the neuromuscular paralysis may be severe enough...

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Published in:	Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
Main Authors:	Vishal Mehta, Ritesh Kumar, Rathod Prabhakar, Chandra B Sharma, Aneesha Thomas
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2022-01-01
Subjects:	brain death mimics krait envenomation occult snakebite
Online Access:	http://www.jfmpc.com/article.asp?issn=2249-4863;year=2022;volume=11;issue=1;spage=386;epage=389;aulast=Mehta