Hemorrhagic stroke following snake bite in Burkina Faso (West Africa). A case series

Abstract Background Snake bites remain a major medical problem in West Africa, and hemorrhagic stroke following a snakebite has emerged as a rare secondary condition. The objective of this study was to determine the neurological complications following snake bite. Methods This study included all the cases of hemorrhagic stroke following snake bite admitted in the neurology Department of Yalgado Ouedraogo University Teaching Hospital during the period from January 1st, 2018 to December 31st 2019. Results Three cases of hemorrhagic stroke following snake bite were included in the study. The strokes occurred 4–15 days after the snakebite. Traditional treatment was applied in two cases. Complications were significant, including local manifestations and severe anemia in 2 patients who received blood transfusion. Snake anti-venom was applied. At admission, motor deficit, conscience disorders and fever were the most frequent complaints. Patients received repeated dose of snake anti-venom was applied, antitetanus prophylaxis and antibiotherapy during hospitalization. The majority of the patients had completely recovered. Conclusions Hemorrhagic stroke following snake bites are rare in Burkina Faso. Clinical outcome of stroke was favorable after treatment by antivenom, anti-tetanus serum and antibiotics.

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A KAP study on snakebite and its management among medical interns in a tertiary care medical college and hospital in Trivandrum district, Kerala

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20190637 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 6 (3) ◽

pp. 1340 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Amritesh Kumar ◽

Soumya Gopakumar ◽

Sruthy Sathyan ◽

S. Blessed Singh ◽

Beena Idicheriya Bhasy

Keyword(s):

Care Center ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Medical Problem ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Snake Bite ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Good Level ◽

Adequate Knowledge ◽

Snake Bites ◽

Level Of Knowledge

Background: Snake bite is considered as one of the most significant health related problems throughout the world. According to the WHO, a snake bite is an important medical problem. It has been a neglected extrinsic injury in tropical and sub-tropical developing countries including India. It has been estimated that every year there are almost 83,000 snake bites and 11,000 deaths due to snake bites in India. The Goal of this study is to access knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) among interns so as to find out gaps in academics and bridge them. Findings of this study will benefit community at large.Methods: An institutional based cross sectional study was conducted for the entire batch of interns in a tertiary care center in Trivandrum, Kerala, South India during June–September 2018. A non-probability sampling was done. Data was collected by self-administered questionnaire.Results: Among 100 students 48% had a score equal to and above 8 which was taken as good level of knowledge and 52% had poor level of knowledge. Attitude towards management of snake bite was 100% among study subjects. Only 35% of students had median score above 4 as good level of practice and remaining 65% had poor level of practice.Conclusions: Respondents have adequate knowledge on snake bites. They discarded various prevailing myths in society. Although study showed adequate attitude towards management, that was not reflected in practice. This gap can be overcome by teaching in simulated environment, so as to make them competent enough for managing snake bites.

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SNAKE BITE

The Professional Medical Journal ◽

10.29309/tpmj/2014.21.02.2112 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 21 (02) ◽

pp. 290-294

Author(s):

Ashok Kumar Lohano ◽

Muhammad Tanveer Alam ◽

Aftab Ali Zardari ◽

Mumtaz Ali Shaikh

Keyword(s):

Respiratory Failure ◽

Case Series ◽

Snake Bite ◽

Systemic Review ◽

Base Line ◽

Medical Department ◽

Female Ratio ◽

Snake Bites ◽

Case Series Study ◽

Co Morbidity

Objective: To determine the frequency of various clinical presentations of snakebitten admitted patients. Study design: Descriptive case series study. Place and duration ofstudy: This study was carried out in General Medicine ward, at Medical department of PeoplesMedical University & Hospital Nawabshah, from September 2011 to March 2012. Methodology:This study consisted of 55 patients admitted through the outpatient department, as well as fromcasualty department of Peoples Medical University & Hospital Nawabshah. Detailed History wastaken from all the patients with special regard to type of snake, age , sex , site , time of bite, timelapsed between bite and reaching to hospital. Detailed clinical examination of local features werefang marks, swelling, bleeding from wound, pain and systemic features like nausea, vomiting,echymosis, drowsiness, discharge from wound, hematuria, ptosis, respiratory failure ofenvenomation. Systemic review was also done to see any co-morbidity. All patients underwentfor base line and specific investigations especially clotting time (CT). Inclusion criteria were thatall diagnosed patients of snake bite, aged > 12 year of either sex admitted with the history ofsnake bite with irrespective of toxicity were included. Patients with history of thorn prick, insectbite were excluded criteria. Results were prepared with help of tables and graphs. Data wasanalyzed through SPSS software. Results: Out of 55 patients included in this study, 39 were men(70.9%) and 16 patients were female (29%); with male to female ratio of 2.4:1. There was widevariation of age ranging from a minimum of >12 year to 60 year. The mean age was 39±5.8 years.In our study mostly patients 35(63.63%) reached hospital within 60 minutes followed by12(21.88%) patients within 30 minutes. 5(9%) patients reached within 90 minutes and onepatients reported more than 120 minutes. Symptoms of patients were pain at the bite side in55(100 %), ecchymosis in 18(32.72%), discharge from wound in 9(16.36%), bleeding from gum in8(4.4%) Nausea and vomiting in 7(12.72 %), hematuria in 11(20%), ptosis in 8(14.54%),drowsiness in 5(9%) and respiratory failure in 5(9%). Conclusions: We conclude that males arecommonly affected than females and the farmers and labourers are the most vulnerable sectionof the population for snake bites. In this study age, presence signs and treatment by faith healersis independent predictors of death in case of snake bite. This may provide important evidence toformulate preventive strategies especially health education.

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Neurological symptoms, manifestations, and complications associated with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19)

Journal of Neurology ◽

10.1007/s00415-021-10406-y ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Biyan Nathanael Harapan ◽

Hyeon Joo Yoo

Keyword(s):

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome ◽

Case Reports ◽

Case Series ◽

Altered Mental Status ◽

Neurological Complications ◽

Neurological Symptoms ◽

Neurological Manifestations ◽

Fisher Syndrome ◽

Novel Coronavirus ◽

The Impact

AbstractSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), a novel coronavirus, is responsible for the outbreak of coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) and was first identified in Wuhan, China in December 2019. It is evident that the COVID-19 pandemic has become a challenging world issue. Although most COVID-19 patients primarily develop respiratory symptoms, an increasing number of neurological symptoms and manifestations associated with COVID-19 have been observed. In this narrative review, we elaborate on proposed neurotropic mechanisms and various neurological symptoms, manifestations, and complications of COVID-19 reported in the present literature. For this purpose, a review of all current published literature (studies, case reports, case series, reviews, editorials, and other articles) was conducted and neurological sequelae of COVID-19 were summarized. Essential and common neurological symptoms including gustatory and olfactory dysfunctions, myalgia, headache, altered mental status, confusion, delirium, and dizziness are presented separately in sections. Moreover, neurological manifestations and complications that are of great concern such as stroke, cerebral (sinus) venous thrombosis, seizures, meningoencephalitis, Guillain–Barré syndrome, Miller Fisher syndrome, acute myelitis, and posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) are also addressed systematically. Future studies that examine the impact of neurological symptoms and manifestations on the course of the disease are needed to further clarify and assess the link between neurological complications and the clinical outcome of patients with COVID-19. To limit long-term consequences, it is crucial that healthcare professionals can early detect possible neurological symptoms and are well versed in the increasingly common neurological manifestations and complications of COVID-19.

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Petrology, geochemistry, and source of the emplacement model of the Paleoproterozoic Tiébélé Granite Pluton, Burkina Faso (West-Africa): contribution to mineral exploration

International Journal of Earth Sciences ◽

10.1007/s00531-021-02039-3 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Hermann Ilboudo ◽

Sâga Sawadogo ◽

Nicolas Kagambega ◽

Toufik Remmal

Keyword(s):

West Africa ◽

Burkina Faso ◽

Mineral Exploration ◽

Granite Pluton

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Assessing fruit production and harvesting effects on Carapa procera DC. population, a threatened oil tree in Burkina Faso, West Africa

Environmental Challenges ◽

10.1016/j.envc.2021.100196 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 100196

Author(s):

Benjamin Lankoandé ◽

Bassiaka Ouattara ◽

Philippe Bayen ◽

Amadé Ouédraogo

Keyword(s):

West Africa ◽

Burkina Faso ◽

Fruit Production ◽

Carapa Procera

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Graphitization of organic matter and fluid-deposited graphite in Palaeoproterozoic (Birimian) black shales of the Kaya-Goren greenstone belt (Burkina Faso, West Africa)

Journal of Metamorphic Geology ◽

10.1111/j.1525-1314.2008.00796.x ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 26 (9) ◽

pp. 937-958 ◽

Cited By ~ 35

Author(s):

B. KŘÍBEK ◽

I. SÝKOROVÁ ◽

V. MACHOVIČ ◽

F. LAUFEK

Keyword(s):

Organic Matter ◽

West Africa ◽

Burkina Faso ◽

Greenstone Belt ◽

Black Shales

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Oursi hu-beero. A medieval house complex in Burkina Faso, West Africa

Azania Archaeological Research in Africa ◽

10.1080/0067270x.2013.814407 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 48 (3) ◽

pp. 448-451

Author(s):

Sam Nixon

Keyword(s):

West Africa ◽

Burkina Faso

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Can Farmers of Burkina Faso Use Seasonal Rainfall Forecasts?

Practicing Anthropology ◽

10.17730/praa.22.4.aw55162753309605 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 22 (4) ◽

pp. 24-28 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Carla Roncoli ◽

Keith Ingram ◽

Paul Kirshen

Keyword(s):

West Africa ◽

Burkina Faso ◽

Agricultural Production ◽

Scientific Information ◽

Seasonal Rainfall ◽

Seasonal Forecasts ◽

Recent Event ◽

Livelihood Security ◽

Research Findings ◽

Seasonal Rainfall Forecasts

In this article we bring anthropological reflections to bear on a recent event we participated in, whereby farmers and scientists came together to discuss the possibility of applying rainfall seasonal forecasts to improve agricultural production and livelihood security in West Africa. In so doing, We also report on the research findings from the project that organized this encounter and that we have been working with for the last three years. Our intent is to highlight the complexities and challenges inherent in this process of integrating scientific information and farmers' production decisions, while also pointing to practical issues to be considered in implementing such initiatives.

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