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Scrotal necrosis after cobra ( Naja annulifera ) envenomation.

Authors :
Dijkema GH
Pat JJ
Steffens MG
Source :
Urology case reports [Urol Case Rep] 2021 Sep 09; Vol. 39, pp. 101844. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Sep 09 (Print Publication: 2021).
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

A 47-year-old man received a snouted cobra ( Naja annulifera ) snake bite to his genitals while on holiday in South Africa. His penis and scrotum were noted to be swollen, deep purple in color, and painful on hospital admission. Scrotal necrosis was diagnosed, and he received multiple doses of a non-specific snake venom antiserum and broad-spectrum antibiotics. Although no neurological sequelae developed, he did require hemodialysis due to acute kidney injury. After stabilizing, he was repatriated to the Netherlands for further treatment and has since made a full recovery.<br /> (© 2021 Published by Elsevier Inc.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2214-4420
Volume :
39
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Urology case reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
34557381
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eucr.2021.101844