| a snakebite caused by a bushmaster (lachesis muta): report of a confirmed case in state of pernambuco, brazil. | we report a case of envenomation caused by a bushmaster ( lachesis muta) in a male child in state of pernambuco, brazil. the victim showed discrete local manifestations, but presented altered blood coagulation 2 hours after the bite. ten ampoules of bothropic-lachetic antivenom therapy were administered, and 48 hours later, the patient showed discrete edema, pain, and ecchymosis around the bite and normal blood coagulation. the patient was discharged 5 days after the envenomation. the prompt adm ... | 2015 | 26516981 |