TITLE:
Osteoarticular Lesions of the Shoulder Girdle by Hippopotamus Bite: Highly Septic Lesion
AUTHORS:
Jr Pierre Germain Ochou, Achié Jean Régis Akobe, Yao Aboh Ganyn Robert Arnaud Assere, Kouamé Jean-Eric Kouassi, Adelaïde Aya Natacha Kouassi, Ibrahim Soumahoro, Zolopégué Marcel Soro, Sédi Loues De Randolphe Akpro, Gbalé Yannick Blé, Kouamé Innocent M’bra, Loukou Blaise Yao, Bada Juste Léopold NiaoréSery, Koffi Léopold Krah, Michel Kodo
KEYWORDS:
Bite, Hippopotamus, Septic Shock
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Orthopedics,
Vol.14 No.2,
February
28,
2024
ABSTRACT: Hippopotamus bites are rare in medical consultations, despite several studies exposing their aggressive character. A case of a hippopotamus bite on the shoulder of a fisherman has been reported. In addition to the osteoarticular aspect representing a therapeutic problem, the infectious aspect was marked by sepsis, with a death in less than 48 hours. Based on this observation, a protocol for the initial management of large animal bites was submitted.