The venomous primate: unpacking the clinical manifestations of slow loris bites – an 11-year retrospective case series

Slow loris envenomation is an immunological emergency defined by severe anaphylaxis rather than secondary infection. A significant diagnostic challenge is the occurrence of anaphylaxis presenting as isolated hypotension without the classic mucocutaneous signs. Consequently, management must prioritize hemodynamic monitoring and early epinephrine administration over wound care.