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Echis carinatus Snakebite, a Rare Fatal Envenomation Incident in a Young Pakistani Boy: Case Report

Abstract

Prompt identification and aggressive intervention in Echis carinatus envenomation are paramount to avert life‐threatening complications such as venom‐induced consumptive coagulopathy (VICC), acute renal failure (ARF), and necrotizing fasciitis. Expeditious antivenom administration, coupled with a coordinated multidisciplinary approach, is imperative for optimizing clinical outcomes and mitigating mortality.

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Type
Journal Article
Author
Siddiqui FF
Siddiqui AR
Maheshwari KK
Mehmood K
Kumar J
Siddiqui N
Khan MM
Javed S
Jlailati A