Neurotoxicity and acute renal injury secondary to Russell’s viper bite in an individual: a case report from Nepal

Author:

Pahari Nabin1,Sharma Bishnu Dhakal2,Ghimire Sagun3,Sharma Shanta4,Kafle Bikram5,Upadhaya Tekraj6,Montasir Ahmed Al7

Affiliation:

1. Department of Intensive Care, Lumbini Provincial Hospital

2. Department of Nephrology, Lumbini Provincial Hospital, Rupandehi, Nepal

3. Deaprtment of Neurosurgery, B and B hospital, Lalitpur

4. Department of Community Medicine, Devdaha Medical College, Rupandehi

5. Department of Psychiatry, Devdaha Medical College, Rupandehi

6. Devdaha Medical College, Rupandehi, Nepal

7. Department of Medicine,TMSS Medical College, Bangladesh

Abstract

Introduction and importance: Owing to the high number of envenomation and fatalities, the Russell’s viper holds greater medicinal significance than any other Asian serpent. South East Asia is one of the most snakebite-prone regions in the world. Dense population, extensive agricultural practices, the abundance of venomous snake species, and an overall lack of knowledge about primary treatment (first aid) are the major culprits associated with snake bite-related morbidity and mortality. The venom of vipers is known to produce vasculotoxicity and contains hemotoxins. Case presentation: The authors describe a patient who was bitten by a viperine snake and showed signs of both neurotoxicity and acute kidney injury (AKI). The 20 years male was treated in a tertiary care centre in Nepal. The patient developed respiratory failure and needed ventilator support. Further, more haemodialysis was also done to manage AKI. Later, the patient was discharged after a smooth recovery. Discussion: Numerous clinical manifestations, such as neurotoxicity and vasculotoxicity, can result from a viperine bite. The majority of viperine snakebites are hemotoxic. Dual neurotoxic symptoms are possible after a viperine bite despite their rarity. The prevention of respiratory failure depends critically on the early detection of neurotoxicity. Conclusion: Unusual neuromuscular paralysis is caused by Russell’s vipers (Daboia russelii) in South East Asia. Physicians should know the exceptional presentations of snakebites to diagnose and treat patients.

Publisher

Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)

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