Centipede (Scolopendra gigantea Linneaus 1758) envenomation in a newborn

Authors

  • Alexis RODRIGUEZ-ACOSTA Universidad Central de Venezuela; Tropical Medicine Institute
  • Julio GASSETTE Capaya Health Center
  • Alberto GONZALEZ Capaya Health Center
  • Mauricio GHISOLI Capaya Health Center

Keywords:

Scolopendra gigantea, Envenomation, Venom, Neonate

Abstract

The first case of centipede (Scolopendra gigantea Linneaus 1758) envenomation in a newborn is reported. When first examined, approximately 6 hours after the bite, the 28-day-old girl was irritable, with uncontrollable cry and intense local pain, oedema, local hyperthermia, and blood clots at punctures. Uncontrollable crying in neonates should rise the possibility of an insect or arachnid sting.

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Published

2000-12-01

Issue

Vol. 42 No. 6 (2000)

Section

Case Report

How to Cite

RODRIGUEZ-ACOSTA, A., GASSETTE, J., GONZALEZ, A., & GHISOLI, M. (2000). Centipede (Scolopendra gigantea Linneaus 1758) envenomation in a newborn . Revista Do Instituto De Medicina Tropical De São Paulo, 42(6), 341-342. https://revistas.usp.br/rimtsp/article/view/30469