Snake bites are one among the under reported clinical emergencies from tropical countries.There are variations in clinical presentation of snake bites and its toxic features differ with the species and type of bite.Th...Snake bites are one among the under reported clinical emergencies from tropical countries.There are variations in clinical presentation of snake bites and its toxic features differ with the species and type of bite.There are lots of controversies in the treatment guidelines which often makes it difficult to manage.We report the case of a severe hemotoxic snake bite who presented to the outpatient service of our hospital with a trivial fool injury.Even though snakebites are familiar clinical situations for an emergency physician from tropics,we report this case as mast are under reported.We also intend to emphasize the excellent outcome of appropriately diagnosed and treated cases of snake bite.展开更多
Leptospirosis is a zoonotic infection with higher incidence in tropics.Leptospirosis,is known for its variable manifestations,and is a clinical challenge for physicians in the tropics.Experienced clinicians,at times c...Leptospirosis is a zoonotic infection with higher incidence in tropics.Leptospirosis,is known for its variable manifestations,and is a clinical challenge for physicians in the tropics.Experienced clinicians,at times can mistake leptospirosis for non-medical conditions.A few reports of Leptospirosis presenting as acalculous cholecystitis was found in review of literature.We intent to highlight acalculous cholecystitis as a rare hut clinically significant presentation of leptospirosis.展开更多
文摘Snake bites are one among the under reported clinical emergencies from tropical countries.There are variations in clinical presentation of snake bites and its toxic features differ with the species and type of bite.There are lots of controversies in the treatment guidelines which often makes it difficult to manage.We report the case of a severe hemotoxic snake bite who presented to the outpatient service of our hospital with a trivial fool injury.Even though snakebites are familiar clinical situations for an emergency physician from tropics,we report this case as mast are under reported.We also intend to emphasize the excellent outcome of appropriately diagnosed and treated cases of snake bite.
文摘Leptospirosis is a zoonotic infection with higher incidence in tropics.Leptospirosis,is known for its variable manifestations,and is a clinical challenge for physicians in the tropics.Experienced clinicians,at times can mistake leptospirosis for non-medical conditions.A few reports of Leptospirosis presenting as acalculous cholecystitis was found in review of literature.We intent to highlight acalculous cholecystitis as a rare hut clinically significant presentation of leptospirosis.
