Boy Survives Venomous Snake Bite: A Mother's Miracle in Tocantins

Six-year-old Asafe Pereira de Sousa's brush with death began on April 30th near Palmas, Tocantins, Brazil. While visiting a rural area with his father, he was bitten by a jararaca, a highly venomous snake. Immediately rushed to the Hospital Geral de Palmas, Asafe's condition worsened. His mother, Amanda Pereira Santos, a nursing student, recounted the ordeal. "In the first blood test, the plasma level was 50, when the normal range is 26. This indicated a very high risk of hemorrhage and kidney failure," she explained. Asafe had an allergic reaction to the antivenom, requiring a second attempt before treatment could be successfully administered. Eight ampoules of antivenom were eventually used. Despite the initial setbacks, Asafe made a full recovery after 11 days in the hospital. "It was a miracle," said his grateful mother. This incident highlights the dangers of venomous snakes in rural areas and the importance of swift medical intervention.