Systemic anaphylaxis following centipede envenomation: A case report and review of literature.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_948_24 and PMC identifier 11668425.
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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.