We read the case report by Sodhi et al [
[1]
] with great interest. This report underscores the fact in areas where snake bites
are prevalent; the attending emergency physician shall always consider snake envenomation
in the differential diagnosis of acute neuroparalytic syndrome. We would like to mention
some remarks on the snake stated by the author and provide bedside clinical clues.To read this article in full you will need to make a payment
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Article Info
Publication History
Published online: February 04, 2013
Accepted:
November 29,
2012
Received:
September 30,
2012
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