Systemic anaphylaxis following centipede envenomation: A case report and review of literature
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Centipede envenomation is usually not life-threatening. They usually present with local symptoms of swelling and pain. Centipede venoms contain large amounts of allergenic proteins that can pose a risk of allergic complications following the bite. Here, we report a rare but important case of systemic anaphylaxis in the form of abdominal pain immediately following a centipede bite that subsided after adrenaline administration. Knowledge of this systemic anaphylaxis is essential for timely management of centipede envenomation.
Authors: Chitralekha A. Nayak, Vijay R. Naik, Samidha U. Kurdikar, Myla I. Pereira
Language: English
Subfield: Genetics
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $450
OpenAlex ID: W4404432938