A Rare Infection Following Snakebite.
- Author:
Cheong CY
;
Lee CK
;
Zuki Z
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Providencia rettgeri;
Snakebite;
Wound Debridement;
Split Skin Graft
- MeSH:
Orthopaedic
- From:Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal
2010;4(1):53-55
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Snakebite is very common especially in Asia. We report a rare case of Providencia rettgeri infection following snakebite on the foot. This patient was treated with early and aggressive wound debridement, daily wound dressing during hospitalization and then skin coverage with split skin graft. No anti venom was given administered. Appropriate intravenous antibiotics were given to the patient while hospitalized and oral antibiotic were prescribed upon discharge. The outcome of this treatment was successful.
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