Massive cutaneous complications due to snakebite: A case report and literature review
Mahdieh Sadeghi, Maryam Barazandeh, Zakaria Zakariaei, Lotfollah Davoodi, Rabeeh Tabaripour, Mahdi Fakhar, Ashkan Zakariaei
Abstract
Wound infections due to snake bites such as cellulitis and necrotizing fasciitis, although not common, are seen in snake bites and if left untreated can cause serious complications.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineFasciitisCellulitisDermatologySnake bitesEnvenomationSurgerySnake venomVenomEcologyBiologyVenomous Animal Envenomation and StudiesRabies epidemiology and controlStreptococcal Infections and Treatments