John V., 12

John is a 12-year-old boy, the fourth of six children. He lives with his single mother, who struggles to provide for the family. John is polite, cheerful, and enjoys playing football at school. He is a hardworking student with aspirations of becoming a doctor. During lunch break, while fetching firewood to prepare lunch for his siblings, John was bitten on his right lower leg by a black snake hidden in the twigs. Initially, he was taken to a herbalist who administered traditional medicine, but his condition worsened. A community health provider quickly referred him to the hospital, where he received proper medical treatment.

John Victor was brought in to the facility with history of animal bite,assesment showed snake bite.He was then treated propmtly by antivenom andalso covered with antibiotics for cellulitis.He responded positively to the treatment and was discharged on oral medications.Upon follow up he has recovered fully and can now walk well as he used to before and can now play with his mates and has gone back to school as well.

With prompt medical treatment, including wound care, appropriate antibiotics, and supportive care, the cellulitis will resolve within 7–14 days without long-term complications. Snake bite is an emergency condition especially if the bite is from a venomous snake as in John's case, who came in with history of snake bite and had tried herbal treatment with no progress. John's prognosis showed positive result on the second day after treatment with antivenom, injectable hydrocortisone and anti inflammatory drugs to counteract the oedema. John showed improvement upon discharge and is scheduled for a follow up to confirm his full recovery and good prognosis.