The Potential Effects of Centipede Venom and Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid (EDTA) Leading to Pseudothrombocytopenia in an 11-Year-Old Girl.

Centipede bites are uncommon and mostly occur in subtropical regions. While most cases present with local swelling and tenderness around the bite site, with few systemic manifestations, the potential complications can be deadly. This case describes an unusual presentation of a centipede bite, in which the patient experienced an unexpected fluctuation in platelet counts, which occurred up to weeks after the bite.