Ovophis tonkinensis envenoming presenting with severe isolated thrombocytopenia and local necrosis: A case report

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  Image Credit: iNaturalist (c) randall_f –  some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) Ovophis tonkinensis envenoming presenting with severe isolated thrombocytopenia and local necrosis: A case report Abstract Pit viper envenoming commonly causes venom-induced consumption coagulopathy with hypofibrinogenaemia. However, isolated thrombocytopenia without fibrinogen depletion is less recognised and may alter transfusion strategy. We report a confirmed  Ovophis tonkinensis  bite from northern Vietnam presenting with severe isolated thrombocytopenia and local necrosis. The case highlights the importance of serial platelet monitoring, awareness of fibrinogen availability and appropriate timing of antivenom and platelet support in resource-limited tropical settings. Duc ND, Hong Anh LN, Hong Khanh LN, Bach ND. Ovophis tonkinensis envenoming presenting with severe isolated thrombocytopenia and local necrosis: A case report. Tropical Doctor . 2026;0(0). doi: 10.1177/00494755261435153

First record of Ctenus captiosus Gertsch, 1935 (Araneae: Ctenidae) for Mexico

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First record of Ctenus captiosus Gertsch, 1935 (Araneae: Ctenidae) for Mexico


Abstract

We report Ctenus captiosus Gertsch, 1935, for the first time in Mexico. The specimens were collected in the state of Querétaro. 

Moreno-García, E. ., & Desales-Lara, M. A. . (2025). First record of  Ctenus captiosus Gertsch, 1935 (Araneae: Ctenidae) for Mexico. Revista Chilena De Entomología, 51(4). Retrieved from https://www.biotaxa.org/rce/article/view/88150