Secondary infection profile after snakebite treated at a tertiary referral center in the Brazilian Amazon
Viviane Kici da Graça Mendes, Handerson da Silva Pereira, Ignês Cruz Elias, Gean Souza Soares, Mônica Santos, Carolina Talhari, Marcelo Cordeiro‐Santos, Wuelton Marcelo Monteiro, Jacqueline de Almeida Gonçalves Sachett
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Bothrops envenomations can often lead to complications, such as secondary infections. METHODS: This cross-sectional study analyzed the medical records of all patients diagnosed with snakebite. RESULTS: A total of 127 patients were included. Clindamycin was the most commonly prescribed antibiotic, with 105 patients (82.7%) receiving it as the primary antibiotic regimen. In 31 (24.4%) individuals, the first-choice antibiotic did not cease the infection. CONCLUSIONS: Secondary infection is an important complication resulting from snakebites, and evidence-based management of this complication can contribute to better clinical outcomes.