Delayed Recovery of Quadriplegia after a Krait Bite
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Snakebite envenomation is an endemic problem in tropical countries like Nepal. Deaths from envenomation are preventable through robust management systems and widespread public awareness. This case report describes a case of a 16-year-old boy from the Terai region of Nepal who presented with acute bilateral ptosis, head lag, and inability to elicit protrusion of his tongue after a krait bite. The patient was managed with antivenom, mechanical ventilation, and supportive care. Early neurological recovery after krait-bite envenomation is generally expected in victims who receive timely antivenom along with intensive supportive care. As usual, recovery of ptosis, tongue protrusion, and head lag occurred within a week; however, residual weakness in all limbs persisted for months. Gradual onset and offset of neurological symptoms are often characteristic of krait bites. Delayed neurological recovery after krait-bite envenomation is uncommon as illustrated in this case.
Institution: Universal College of Medical Sciences
Language: English
Subfield: Genetics
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7124884686
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