Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, New Market Street, Georgetown, Guyana.
Centre for the Study of Biological Diversity and Department of Biology, University of Guyana, Turkeyen Campus, Guyana.
Toxicon. 2024 Aug 28;247:107852. doi: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2024.107852. Epub 2024 Jul 4.
Severe Lonomia caterpillar envenoming is an increasing hazard in South America. It can trigger severe coagulation disorders that can progress to systemic complications and death. We report the first documented case of severe Lonomia caterpillar envenoming in Guyana. It was managed using antivenom provided by the Brazilian Ministry of Health as part of humanitarian support. This case describes a successful international collaboration driving a favorable outcome for the envenomed patient.
严重的美洲钩翅野螟毛虫螫伤在南美洲日益成为一个危害。它可以引发严重的凝血功能障碍，进而导致全身性并发症和死亡。我们报告了圭亚那首例有记录的严重美洲钩翅野螟毛虫螫伤病例。该病例使用了由巴西卫生部提供的抗蛇毒血清进行治疗，这是人道主义支持的一部分。该病例描述了一次成功的国际合作，为中毒患者带来了有利的结果。
