Venomous Encounters: Reports on Diagnoses, Management, Therapy, and Outcomes of Venomous Animal-Induced Envenomations

A special issue of Reports (ISSN 2571-841X).

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Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue presents a thorough exploration of envenomations caused by venomous animals, showcasing a diverse array of encounters. From snakes to spiders, scorpions to marine life, each case report offers invaluable insights into the diagnosis, management, therapy, and outcomes of these potentially life-threatening incidents. Emphasizing the importance of prompt intervention and tailored therapies, this collection aims to deepen our understanding of venomous injuries and improve medical practices in addressing such emergencies. Additionally, it delves into the sequelae and long-term effects of envenomations, highlighting the ongoing challenges beyond immediate treatment. Through a comprehensive examination of clinical presentations and patient responses, this compilation underscores the critical role of multidisciplinary collaboration in optimizing patient outcomes amidst the complexities of animal envenomations. Contributions in the form of case reports, review articles, and original research on this important research topic are all welcome.

Prof. Dr. Manuela Berto Pucca
Prof. Dr. Sakthivel Vaiyapuri
Dr. Jacqueline Almeida Gonçalves Sachett
Dr. Felipe Cerni
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Case Report
Severe Bushmaster Snakebite Envenoming: Case Report and Overview
by Allan Quadros Garcês-Filho, Humberto H. M. Santos, Thays K. P. P. Aguiar, Dafnin L. S. Ramos, Luis E. B. Galan, Domingos S. M. Dantas, Felipe A. Cerni, Roberto C. Carbonell and Manuela B. Pucca
Reports 2024, 7(3), 68; https://doi.org/10.3390/reports7030068 - 7 Aug 2024
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Unlike the well-documented bothropic and crotalid snakebites in Brazil, lachetic envenomings (i.e., triggered by the bushmaster snake) are rare and present significant diagnostic challenges. This case describes a severe envenoming induced by a Lachesis muta snake in a 26-year-old Brazilian man who was [...] Read more.
Unlike the well-documented bothropic and crotalid snakebites in Brazil, lachetic envenomings (i.e., triggered by the bushmaster snake) are rare and present significant diagnostic challenges. This case describes a severe envenoming induced by a Lachesis muta snake in a 26-year-old Brazilian man who was bitten near a forest in November 2022. Characteristic symptoms such as sweating and bradycardia pointed towards lachetic envenoming, but initial misdiagnosis as a bothropic bite resulted in a delay in appropriate antivenom therapy. Despite later receiving the correct treatment, the severity of the envenoming necessitated the amputation of a finger and triggered a severe infection. This report highlights the challenges of diagnosing and treating Lachesis spp. bites due to their rarity. Moreover, an overview of lachetic-induced signs and symptoms was explored. This study emphasizes that further reports are warranted to improve understanding of Lachesis muta envenoming and to optimize treatment strategies. Full article
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