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Centipede (Scolopendra gigantea Linneaus 1758) envenomation in a newborn

Envenenamiento por un centípedo (Scolopendra gigantea Linneaus 1758) en un recién nacido

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.

Scolopendra gigantea; Envenomation; Venom; Neonate


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