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Hemorrhagic stroke related to snakebite by bothrops genus: a case report

This research reports a clinical case of hemorrhagic stroke due to envenomation by bothrops snakebite associated with severe hypertension. Although bothrops snakebites are frequent in the State of Pará, such associations are uncommon, requiring specialized and early management to avoid severe complications.

Bothrops genus; Hemorrhagic stroke; Hypertension


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