Its my sister who is 31 yrs old. She gotten bitten by a baby copperhead snake Monday night and she is in the hospital but Doc dont know what to do because this is his 1st case on this. She is almost 3 months along and the Doc is thinking on giving her the antivenam. What will happen if it is given to her. What do we need to do.?
Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. There are three type of snake neurotoxin, erythromycin and myotonic producing. Depending on type of snake you exposed antivenom should be given. Usually the antivenin is the mixture of common snakes find in your region. This anti venom is an antibody against the venom poison. This is prepared from the other animals. So it has some kind of antigenicity. So if it is not suited to you, it can cause allergic reaction to you. So there is need to get prepared for this allergic reaction. This is the reason why doctor is thinking about what to do. But if the condition is life-threatening than you should do take the antivenin against the risk of allergy. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thank you, ChatDoctorInfectious diseases specialist, ChatDoctor.