A Case Report of Rattlesnake Musk Exposure Causing Chemical Conjunctivitis
Non-penetrating musk ocular rattlesnake exposure is rare. In certain conditions, it may be from exposure to snake musk from scent glands and not venom. It should be treated as any other ocular exposure beginning with copious irrigation and then a detailed examination. Current recommendations argue against IV antivenom administration.
Authors
- Melanie M. Randall
- Raj Patel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6534-7978)
Institutions
- Riverside University Health System - Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine
- Published
- 2025-05-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5811/cpcem.38049
- Primary Topic
- Venomous Animal Envenomation and Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00