Protobothrops mucrosquamatus is a pit viper found in Asia. Prompt administration of antivenom is associated with a favorable course.
Synonym: brown-spotted pit viper, Taiwanese habu
Complications following a bite include:
(1) local pain, swelling and ecchymosis
(2) wound necrosis
(3) coagulopathy with thrombocytopenia
(4) rhabdomyolysis
(5) possible acute renal failure
Risk factors for wound necrosis:
(1) bite on finger (presumably also toe)
(2) bullae and blister formation
(3) wound infection
Failure to receive antivenom or late administration of antivenom may be associated with local and systemic complications.
