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Kharusha, Isra K., Suha S. Sulaiman, Ahmad M. Samara, Samah W. Al-Jabi, and Sa’ed H. Zyoud. "Assessment of Knowledge about First Aid Methods, Diagnosis, and Management of Snakebite among Nursing Students: A Cross-Sectional Study from Palestine." Emergency Medicine International 2020 (December 16, 2020): 1–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/8815632.

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Background. Snakebite is a serious and important medical emergency encountered in many parts of the world. The estimated number of victims of venomous snakebites in Palestine is about 100 to 150 annually, with death occurring in 2 to 3 of them. This study was designed to assess the level of knowledge on the diagnosis and management of snakebites among nursing students in Palestine, as well as their attitude towards snakebites. Methods. This was a cross-sectional survey that took place at An-Najah National University. Two hundred nursing students were asked to fill a questionnaire that was deve

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Pandey, Deb P. "News Media Coverage of Snakebite Incidence in Nepal during 2010–2022." Advances in Clinical Toxicology 8, no. 4 (2023): 1–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.23880/act-16000285.

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Background: Despite snakebite being a medical emergency, it is still a neglected health issue in Nepal. Further, there exists gap of knowledge on snakebite epidemiology. Therefore, an analysis of incidence of snakebites reported in news is essential to understand snakebite epidemiology in Nepal and fill up existing knowledge gap in some extent. Objectives: We aimed analysing incidence of snakebites reported in the news media to know whether news-based incidence of snakebite is comparable to the similar incidence reported most comprehensively by Nepal Government, know the snakebite distribution

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Jadhav, Dhanashree, Vivek Pakhmode, AV Resham, Snehal Ingole, and Sanpreet Singh Sachdev. "Fanged encounter: A case report of snakebite on the tongue." Southeast Asian Journal of Case Report and Review 10, no. 4 (2023): 90–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.18231/j.sajcrr.2023.020.

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Snakebites are uncommon but potentially life-threatening events that can result in a range of clinical manifestations, often dependent on factors such as the snake species, venom potency, and bite location. While snakebites affecting limbs and exposed body parts are more frequently encountered, snakebites directly to the tongue represent a rare and intriguing clinical scenario. This case report presents a unique case of snakebite to the tongue, emphasizing the significance of early recognition, appropriate medical intervention, and the need for comprehensive snakebite education, even in region

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Jaramillo, Joshua D., Nicholas A. Hakes, Lakshika Tennakoon, David Spain, and Joseph D. Forrester. "The “T’s” of snakebite injury in the USA: fact or fiction?" Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open 4, no. 1 (2019): e000374. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/tsaco-2019-000374.

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BackgroundVenomous snakebites can result in serious morbidity and mortality. In the USA, the “T’s of snakebites” (testosterone, teasing, touching, trucks, tattoos & toothless (poverTy), Texas, tequila, teenagers, and tanks) originate from anecdotes used to colloquially highlight venomous snakebite risk factors. We performed an epidemiologic assessment of venomous snakebites in the USA with the objective of evaluating the validity of the “T’s of snakebites” at a national level.MethodsWe performed a retrospective analysis of the National Emergency Department Sample. Data from January 1, 2016

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Braga da Silva, Tatiane, Johann Aly, Marcelo Figueira, et al. "Epidemiological aspects of snakebites in the state of Amazonas, Brazil, from 2007 to 2017." Revista de Patologia Tropical / Journal of Tropical Pathology 50, no. 4 (2021): 315–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.5216/rpt.v50i4.67841.

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This study comprises a retrospective analysis of snakebites in the State of Amazonas, Brazil, from 2007 to 2017. Data were collected from the Notifiable Diseases Information System (NDIS). 17,056 snakebites were recorded in Amazonas between 2007 and 2017. During the study period, the Rio Negro and Tefé micro-regions had the highest accumulated incidence, while small municipalities such as São Gabriel da Cachoeira, Uarini and Alvarães presenting a high incidence rate during the same period. Snakes in the genera Bothrops and Lachesis caused 69.5% and 20.3% snakebites. Snakebites occurred more fr

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Saeed, Ali Awadallah, Omer A. Gibreel, Ayman B. Mousa, et al. "Knowledge and perceptions of snakes, snakebites and their management among health care workers in Sudan." PLOS ONE 19, no. 9 (2024): e0302698. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0302698.

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Background Snakebite statistics in Sudan are lacking despite the high estimated burden of the problem. One study in Sudan reported the presence of 17 medically significant snakes belonging to three major families: Burrowing asps, Elapidae, and Viperidae. These snakes usually become abundant during and after the rainy season, and most snakebite victims are farm workers. This study was set out based on the observed snakebite management, poor outcomes and lack of information on the healthcare provider’s knowledge of this serious, deadly medical and health condition in snakebite-endemic regions of

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Menon, Jaideep C., Denny John, Geeta R. Menon, Joseph K. Joseph, P. Rakesh Suseela, and VV Pillay. "Estimating epidemiological and economic burden and community derived disability weights for snake bite in Kerala: a study protocol." F1000Research 10 (March 1, 2021): 167. http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.50970.1.

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Background: In India, geographical variation, lack of data and underreporting on cases and deaths due to snakebite makes it difficult to estimate socio-economic burden of snakebites. Previous studies measuring economic burden of snakebite in low-and-middle-income countries (LMICs) using different approaches have been conducted, but none so far in India. The proposed study aims to provide evidence on disability weights, epidemiological and economic burden due to snakebites in Kerala state, India. Protocol: A cross-sectional community based study for estimating epidemiological and economic burde

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Bogati, Sunil, Navin Bhatt, Shristi Nepal, Prakash Nepali, and Sanjib Kumar Sharma. "Snakebite in the Hills and Mountains of Nepal." Journal of Nepal Medical Association 60, no. 256 (2022): 1066–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.31729/jnma.7562.

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Snakebite is an important public health issue around the world. In Nepal, it affects a huge number of people mostly belonging to low-income households who are involved in agriculture. Although snakebite has a serious impact on the Terai population, a few studies suggest that snakebite also occurs frequently in hills and mountains. In the absence of sufficient studies related to snakebites in these geographical regions, it is tough to sketch a true picture and estimate the magnitude of snakebites in those areas. Because of this, the healthcare system is probably not prepared enough to handle th

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Menon, Jaideep C., Denny John, Geeta R. Menon, et al. "Estimating epidemiological and economic burden and community derived disability weights for snake bite in Kerala: a study protocol." F1000Research 10 (June 11, 2021): 167. http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.50970.2.

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Background: In India, lack of data and underreporting of cases and deaths due to snakebite makes it difficult to estimate its socio-economic burden. Previous studies measuring economic burden of snakebite in low-and-middle-income countries (LMICs) using different approaches have been conducted, but none in India. The proposed study aims to provide evidence on disability weights, epidemiological and economic burden due to snakebites in Kerala state, India. Protocol: The study is a community based cross-sectional study recruiting victims of snakebite occurring over a 12 month period prior to sta

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Elmoheen, Amr, Waleed Awad Salem, Mahmoud Haddad, Khalid Bashir, and Stephen H. Thomas. "Experience of Snakebite Envenomation by a Desert Viper in Qatar." Journal of Toxicology 2020 (October 10, 2020): 1–5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/8810741.

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Crotaline and elapid snakebites are reported all over the world as well as in the Middle East and other countries around this region. However, data regarding snakebites and their treatment in Qatar are limited. This review paper is going to investigate the presentation and treatment of snakebite in Qatar. A good assessment helps to decide on the management of the snakebites envenomation. Antivenom and conservative management are the mainstays of treatment for crotaline snakebite. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has been suggested to do early diagnosis and treatment of soft tissue problems, su

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Ooms, Gaby I., Janneke van Oirschot, Benjamin Waldmann, et al. "The Burden of Snakebite in Rural Communities in Kenya: A Household Survey." American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 105, no. 3 (2021): 828–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.4269/ajtmh.21-0266.

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ABSTRACT. Annually, about 2.7 million snakebite envenomings occur worldwide, primarily affecting those living in rural regions. Effective treatment exists but is scarce, and traditional treatments are commonly used. To inform context-specific policies in Kenya, this study aimed to determine the health-seeking behavior and the health, social, and economic burden of snakebites in rural communities. Nonprobability sampling was used to survey 382 respondents from four snakebite-endemic counties, from February to August 2020, using a structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, Fisher’s exact

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Shrestha, Carmina, and Sajan Acharya. "Neurotoxic snakebites at a primary healthcare center in Nepal: an experience of a PAHS graduate." Journal of Patan Academy of Health Sciences 7, no. 2 (2020): 85–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jpahs.v7i2.31108.

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Nepal has one of the highest snakebite fatalities in South Asia. Most bites occur in rural areas where there is a lack of both adequate facilities for treatment and transport. Despite several limitations, prompt access and focus on supportive care are the major strengths of peripheral healthcare centers. Here we present the management of two cases of neurotoxic snakebites. Timely intervention can save lives in case of snakebites; hence establishment of snakebite treatment centers in the periphery can mitigate the problem of delay in care. Patan Academy of Health Sciences can contribute by trai

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Menon, Jaideep C., Omesh K. Bharti, Rupinder S. Dhaliwal, et al. "ICMR task force project- survey of the incidence, mortality, morbidity and socio-economic burden of snakebite in India: A study protocol." PLOS ONE 17, no. 8 (2022): e0270735. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0270735.

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Background Snakebite is possibly the most neglected of the NTDs (Neglected Tropical Diseases). Half of the global deaths due to venomous snakebites, estimated at 100,000 per year, occur in India. The only representative data on snakebite available from India is the mortality data from the RGI-MDS study (Registrar General of India- 1 Million Death Study) and another study on mortality from the state of Bihar. Incidence data on snakebite is available for 2 districts of the state of West Bengal only. Hospital-based data on snakebite admissions and use of ASV are gross underestimates as most snake

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N’Krumah, Tanoh Amany Serge Raymond, Bognan Valentin Koné, Yao Didier Koffi, et al. "“Survey on the burden, epidemiological and clinical characteristics of snakebite envenoming in the Health Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS) of Taabo (Southern Côte d’Ivoire)”." PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 19, no. 4 (2025): e0012983. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0012983.

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Background In Sub-Saharan Africa, reliable data on the burden, clinical epidemiology and management of snakebites remains scarce. Mostly, crude population and institution-based estimates have been reported. The aim of this study was to estimate the burden and describe the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of snakebite envenoming based on population- (HDSS) data. Methods A cross-sectional snakebite survey was conducted in all households in the Ahondo Health Area (AHA), a sub-population of the Taabo Health and Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS) between October 2 to December 22, 20

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Osu, M. U., and G.K. Mshelbwala P.P. Hussaini F. A. Uriah B. Agana Z. M. Ashigabu T. J. and Dawar H. I. Omeiza. "Investigating the Determinants of Snakebite Cases Among Patients Attending Secondary Healthcare Facilities in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria." ISA Journal of Medical Sciences (ISAJMS) 2, no. 2 (2025): 41–48. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15294631.

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The study was carried out in secondary healthcare facilities in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja to identify the species of snakes, age and the gender of snakebite victims, occupations that are most vulnerable to snakebites and determine the season that has the highest records of snakebite in the study area. A reconnaissance survey was carried out to identify communities where snakebites cases were predominant and from this the number of questionnaire were deduced. One hundred and fifty (150) questionnaires were administered to respondents in five (5) General Hospitals including Gwagwalada, Bw

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Patial, Ajay, Peer Rayees Aziz, Depika Thakur, Kirti Jamwal, and Priya Jagota. "Traditional Wisdom and Modern Needs: Ethnoveterinary Approaches to Snakebite Management in Livestock." European Journal of Medicinal Plants 36, no. 4 (2025): 63–76. https://doi.org/10.9734/ejmp/2025/v36i41281.

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Snakebite envenomation remains a critical public and veterinary health concern, particularly in rural and agrarian communities of developing countries. Each year, millions of humans and animals fall victim to venomous snakebites, with livestock such as cattle, goats, sheep, and working animals like oxen and horses at considerable risk due to their constant exposure to snake prone environments like fields and forests. Through a review of published articles following the procedure of systematic literature screening and analysis, the result of the reviews showed that several plants are used in tr

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Zhang, Miaomiao, Xiuyan Peng, Feng Chen, and Qi Li. "Association between diabetes and disease severity in patients with venomous snakebites: A Multicenter Retrospective Analysis." PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 19, no. 4 (2025): e0012975. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0012975.

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Objective Snakebites remain an overlooked public health issue with high morbidity and mortality. In this study, we assess the impact of diabetes on disease severity in patients with venomous snakebites. Methods A retrospective cohort analysis was conducted on snakebite cases treated at eight hospitals in Fujian Province between December 2019 and December 2023. Snakebite severity was evaluated using the Snakebite Severity Score. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to identify the factors associated with snakebite severity. Results The study included 537 patie

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Sebe, A., S. Satar, and A. Acikalin. "Snakebite during pregnancy." Human & Experimental Toxicology 24, no. 7 (2005): 341–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1191/0960327105ht535oa.

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Little is known about snakebites during pregnancy and only a few cases have been reported in the literature. The fact that venomous snakebites during pregnancy result in high fetal wastage and may cause maternal mortality makes this an important, albeit, uncommonly encountered entity in emergency medicine. In this paper, we report on the successful treatment of three cases of snakebite in pregnancy.

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Devkota, Gaurav. "Factors associated with treatment outcomes in anti-snake venom (ASV) administered snakebite patients." Journal of Patan Academy of Health Sciences 7, no. 2 (2020): 129–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jpahs.v7i2.31142.

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Introduction: Snakebite is a neglected tropical disease causing many deaths and serious consequences in Asia and Africa. Anti-snake Venom (ASV) is effective to prevent or reverse the venomous effects of snakebites. The aim of this study was to identify the prevalence of venomous snakebites and factors associated with treatment outcomes in a district hospital of Western Terai in Nepal. Method: A single health facility-based retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted with collection of information from the record section of Bhim Hospital, Rupandehi, Nepal. All snakebite cases treate

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Chaaithanya, Itta Krishna, Dipak Abnave, Himmatrao Bawaskar, et al. "Perceptions, awareness on snakebite envenoming among the tribal community and health care providers of Dahanu block, Palghar District in Maharashtra, India." PLOS ONE 16, no. 8 (2021): e0255657. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0255657.

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Introduction India has remarkably the highest number of snakebite cases contributing to nearly 50% of the global snakebite deaths. Despite this fact, there is limited knowledge and awareness regarding the management practices for snakebite in the Indian population. The study aimed to explore the knowledge, awareness, and perception of snakes and snakebites, first aid, and treatment amongst the community and the frontline health workers in a tribal block of Dahanu, Maharashtra, India. Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out from June 2016 to October 2018 in the Dahanu Block, Maharashtra

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Ediriweera, Dileepa Senajith, Anuradhani Kasthuriratne, Arunasalam Pathmeswaran, et al. "Evaluating spatiotemporal dynamics of snakebite in Sri Lanka: Monthly incidence mapping from a national representative survey sample." PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 15, no. 6 (2021): e0009447. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0009447.

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Background Snakebite incidence shows both spatial and temporal variation. However, no study has evaluated spatiotemporal patterns of snakebites across a country or region in detail. We used a nationally representative population sample to evaluate spatiotemporal patterns of snakebite in Sri Lanka. Methodology We conducted a community-based cross-sectional survey representing all nine provinces of Sri Lanka. We interviewed 165 665 people (0.8% of the national population), and snakebite events reported by the respondents were recorded. Sri Lanka is an agricultural country; its central, southern

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Senek, Mohd Zaki Fadzil, So Yeon Kong, Sang Do Shin, Kyong Min Sun, Jungeun Kim, and Young Sun Ro. "Epidemiological profile and outcomes of snakebite injuries treated in emergency departments in South Korea, 2011–2016: a descriptive study." Transactions of The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 113, no. 10 (2019): 590–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/trstmh/trz050.

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Abstract Background Snakebite is a global public health crisis, but there are no nationwide data on snakebite in South Korea. The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiological profile and outcomes of snakebite cases in South Korea seasonally. Methods The selected subjects were patients of all ages with a chief complaint of snakebite who presented to participating emergency departments (EDs) between 1 January 2011 and 31 December 2016. Results A total of 1335 patients were eligible for the study. There were an average of 223 snakebite cases reported each year. Most snakebites occurred d

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Gou, Xian-Juan, Hui-Qiang Shang, Lin-Fei Li, Liu Yang, and Wei-Yan Tian. "A study into the present situation and factors influencing post-traumatic stress disorder in patients affected by venomous snake bites in Guizhou, China." Neurology Asia 29, no. 4 (2024): 1095–104. https://doi.org/10.54029/2024trr.

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Objective: To examine the occurrence of post-traumatic stress disorder among patients who have experienced venomous snakebites and investigate the factors contributing to it. The results provided insights for devising suitable nursing interventions. Methods: Between June 2022 and October 2023, a total of 128 snakebite patients from the Advanced Snakebite Rescue Center at a tertiary hospital in Guizhou Province were chosen as participants using convenience sampling. General Information Questionnaire, the 10-item Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC-10), the Social Support Rating Scale (SSR

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Aron, Moses Banda, Manuel Mulwafu, Bright Mailosi, et al. "Experiences and practices of traditional healers on snakebite treatment and prevention in rural Malawi." PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 17, no. 10 (2023): e0011653. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0011653.

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Snakebite envenoming remains a public health threat in many tropical countries including Malawi. Traditional healers (THs) have been consulted by victims of snakebites as primary caregivers for millennia. There are no studies in Malawi to understand this phenomenon, therefore, our study aimed to explore the experiences and practices of THs regarding snakebite treatment and prevention in rural Malawi. Between August and September 2022, we conducted semi-structured interviews with 16 THs who were purposefully selected from various locations across Neno District, Malawi. We analysed the interview

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Davi, Saskia Dede, Anita Lumeka, Teite Rebecca Hildebrandt, et al. "Assessing the Incidence of Snakebites in Rural Gabon—A Community-Based, Cross-Sectional Pilot Survey." Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease 9, no. 4 (2024): 68. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/tropicalmed9040068.

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Snakebite envenoming (SBE) is a neglected tropical disease (NTD). Community-based studies from sub-Saharan Africa are urgently required as data on the incidence are scarce. This study aimed to determine the lifetime prevalence of snakebites in rural Gabon by preparing the conduct of a larger regional survey. A cross-sectional community-based epidemiological survey in Sindara, Ngounie province, was conducted. Households were interviewed about the history of snakebites of household members to calculate lifetime prevalence. In addition, the average annual incidence rate per 100,000 over the last

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Lin, Chih-Chuan, Yen-Chia Chen, Zhong Ning Leonard Goh, et al. "Wound Infections of Snakebites from the Venomous Protobothrops mucrosquamatus and Viridovipera stejnegeri in Taiwan: Bacteriology, Antibiotic Susceptibility, and Predicting the Need for Antibiotics—A BITE Study." Toxins 12, no. 9 (2020): 575. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/toxins12090575.

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Snakebites from Taiwan habus (Protobothrops mucrosquamatus) and green bamboo vipers (Viridovipera stejnegeri) account for two-thirds of all venomous snakebites in Taiwan. While there has been ongoing optimization of antivenin therapy, the proper management of superimposed bacterial wound infections is not well studied. In this Bacteriology of Infections in Taiwanese snake Envenomation (BITE) study, we investigated the prevalence of wound infection, bacteriology, and corresponding antibiotic usage in patients presenting with snakebites from these two snakes. We further developed a BITE score to

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Schneider, Maria Cristina, Kyung-duk Min, Patricia Nájera Hamrick, et al. "Overview of snakebite in Brazil: Possible drivers and a tool for risk mapping." PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 15, no. 1 (2021): e0009044. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0009044.

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Snakebite envenoming affects close to 2.7 million people globally every year. In Brazil, snakebites are reported to the Ministry of Health surveillance system and cases receive antivenom free of charge. There is an urgent need to identify higher risk areas for antivenom distribution, and to develop prevention activities. The objective of this study is to provide an overview of the epidemiological situation of snakebite envenoming in Brazil and explore possible drivers; as well as to create a flowchart tool to support decision-makers identify higher risk areas. An ecological-type study was carr

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Sapkota, Sunil, Deb P. Pandey, Guru P. Dhakal, and Dhan B. Gurung. "Knowledge of health workers on snakes and snakebite management and treatment seeking behavior of snakebite victims in Bhutan." PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 14, no. 11 (2020): e0008793. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0008793.

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Background Published information on snakebite is rare in Bhutan although remarkably higher number of snakebites and associated deaths are reported from other South Asian countries. Aims and methodology Structured questionnaire was used to collect knowledge of health workers in snakebite management and health seeking behavior of snakebite victims as observed by health workers. Study was conducted in purposively sampled 10 Dzongkhags (district level administrative units) with higher incidence of snakebites. Result Heath workers scored 27–91% (with an average of 63%, SD = 14) for 52 questions rel

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Gebrewold, Gashaw, Timothy J. Colston, Ashebir Abebe, et al. "Distribution of snake species and snakebites in hotspots of Ethiopia." Journal of Infection in Developing Countries 16, no. 08.1 (2022): 45S—51S. http://dx.doi.org/10.3855/jidc.15973.

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Introduction: In Sub-Saharan Africa, snakebites are a public health problem. In Ethiopia, clinical cases have been described, but little information exists on snakebites burden and its geographical distribution. The aim of this study was to document the spatial distribution of venomous snakes and snakebites in Ethiopia. Methodology: In a cross-sectional observational study, venomous snakes were collected during snake catching activities in six Ethiopian hotspot areas between April 2015 and September 2020. Species and habitat were described. In the hotspot areas, routine health informatio

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Raman, Paswan, and Kumar Ashok. "Assessment of Snakebite among Children: A Clinical-Epidemiological Study." International Journal of Current Pharmaceutical Review and Research 15, no. 11 (2023): 842–45. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13234489.

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AbstractAim: The aim of the present study was to assess the clinical-epidemiological study of snakebite among children.Methods: This is a hospital based retrospective study, in which all the case records of patients admitted to thePediatrics department of Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital, Laheriasarai, Darbhanga, Bihar, India from.November 2018 to October 2019 were scrutinized. Patients≤12 years of age with definitive history of snake bitewere included and those with diagnosed bleeding/coagulation disorder, non-probability purposive samplingmethod was used and the sample size was 103.

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Koirala, Bal Krishna, Jaganath Koirala, and Sunil Sapkota. "Retrospective study on epidemiology of snakebites in Sarpang District, southern Bhutan." Journal of Threatened Taxa 10, no. 13 (2018): 12749–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.11609/jott.3882.10.13.12749-12754.

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Although snake bite envenomation is considered as a medical emergency with significant morbidity and mortality, accurate figures on snakebite envenomation remains scarce. We conducted a retrospective study to evaluate the snakebite epidemiology in Sarpang District located in the subtropical zone of southern Bhutan. In this study, 78 snakebite cases treated in Gelephu Referral Hospital over a period of three years from 2013 to 2015 were evaluated based on the statistical record maintained by the medical administration. Twenty-eight (35.89%) cases developed signs and symptoms of envenomation and

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Goldstein, Eyal, Joseph J. Erinjery, Gerardo Martin, et al. "Integrating human behavior and snake ecology with agent-based models to predict snakebite in high risk landscapes." PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 15, no. 1 (2021): e0009047. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0009047.

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Snakebite causes more than 1.8 million envenoming cases annually and is a major cause of death in the tropics especially for poor farmers. While both social and ecological factors influence the chance encounter between snakes and people, the spatio-temporal processes underlying snakebites remain poorly explored. Previous research has focused on statistical correlates between snakebites and ecological, sociological, or environmental factors, but the human and snake behavioral patterns that drive the spatio-temporal process have not yet been integrated into a single model. Here we use a bottom-u

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Nimzing, Timnan, Y. A. Arigbede, and I. Muhammad. "EXAMINATION OF SNAKEBITE PREVALENCE AND FACTORS PREDISPOSE TO BITE IN LANGTANG NORTH, PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA." FUDMA JOURNAL OF SCIENCES 6, no. 3 (2022): 130–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.33003/fjs-2022-0603-935.

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Snakebite poisoning is a public health concern to persons in agrarian environments and Langtang North Local Government Area is not an exception. Agricultural and field workers have been reported to be at higher risk of snakebite in this area. The objective of this paper is to examine the prevalence rate and factors predisposed to snakebite. The primary data was gotten from information drive from questionnaire interview of the respondents (victims) while secondary data was obtained from hospital records at Zamko Comprehensive Health Centre (CHC) and National Population Commission and was analys

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Chen, Xi, Hongmei He, and Hongke Cai. "Clinical and epidemiologic profile of venomous snakebites in Chongqing Wuling mountainous area, western China." Transactions of The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 113, no. 10 (2019): 587–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/trstmh/trz061.

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Abstract Background In China, venomous snakebites are an important medical emergency and cause of hospital admission, but few studies have looked at the clinical and epidemiologic profile of human snakebite victims. Methods We conducted a retrospective study of 440 snakebite cases encountered at a single hospital in the Chongqing Wuling mountainous area of western China from July 2004 to August 2018. Data were collected from the electronic medical record system. Results The majority of bite victims were male (58.4%), 41–60 y of age (37.9%) and the bites occurred during the daytime (51.1%) in J

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Joshi, Rekha, and Sushila Yadav. "Knowledge on First Aid Management of Snakebite among Community People of Kanchanpur District." Journal of Birgunj Nursing Campus 2, no. 1 (2024): 66–71. https://doi.org/10.70397/jbnc.38.

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Background Snakebites are a significant but often neglected health concern, with unclear information available to the general public regarding their management. Effective first aid for snakebites is crucial for medical professionals, paramedics, and community members. This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge regarding first aid management of snakebites among community members. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional research design was used in Beldadi-4 Rural Municipality, Kanchanpur, Nepal. Data were collected using a non-probability convenience sampling technique, targeting community

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Martín, Gerardo, Joseph J. Erinjery, Dileepa Ediriweera, et al. "A mechanistic model of snakebite as a zoonosis: Envenoming incidence is driven by snake ecology, socioeconomics and its impacts on snakes." PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 16, no. 5 (2022): e0009867. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0009867.

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Snakebite is the only WHO-listed, not infectious neglected tropical disease (NTD), although its eco-epidemiology is similar to that of zoonotic infections: envenoming occurs after a vertebrate host contacts a human. Accordingly, snakebite risk represents the interaction between snake and human factors, but their quantification has been limited by data availability. Models of infectious disease transmission are instrumental for the mitigation of NTDs and zoonoses. Here, we represented snake-human interactions with disease transmission models to approximate geospatial estimates of snakebite inci

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Khimani, Amina, Afton Mcnierney, Sara Surani, and Salim Surani. "Snake Envenomation Causing Distant Tracheal Myonecrosis." Case Reports in Pulmonology 2013 (2013): 1–3. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/364195.

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Snakebites are often believed to be poisonous. However, this is not always the case. In fact, each bite differs from snake to snake, depending on if the snake is poisonous and if there is envenomation. Venom in pit viper snakebites is often associated with local necrosis. The abundant literature selections and research articles justify local myonecrosis due to envenomation, but there is not much in the literature regarding myonecrosis at a site distant from the snakebite. We hereby present a case of a 42-year-old man who was transferred to our emergency department after a rattlesnake bit him t

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Tabbara, Faysal, Sarah Abdul-Nabi, Riad sADEK, Ziad Kazzi, and Tharwat El Zahran. "A Case Report of a Lebanon Viper (Montivipera bornmuelleri) Envenomation in a Child." Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine 6, no. 4 (2022): 319–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.5811/cpcem.2022.2.56176.

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Introduction: Snake envenomation is a serious public health concern. In the Middle East little is known about snakebite envenomation, which raises several challenges for emergency physicians caring for these patients. Case report: We report the case of a five-year-old boy bitten by a rare snake, Montivipera bornmuelleri, who presented to an emergency department in Lebanon. We also discuss the proper management of snake envenomation. Conclusion: This case is unique as snakebites in Lebanon are poorly studied, and little is known about the epidemiology and clinical manifestations of local snakeb

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Rinta Prasetiyanti and Yetti Hernaningsih. "Hemocoagulation Conditions Associated with Venom-Induced Consumption Coagulopathy due to Snakebite in Humans." Folia Medica Indonesiana 60, no. 2 (2024): 156–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.20473/fmi.v60i2.49436.

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Highlights:1. This review comprehensively highlighted aspects of hematologic abnormalities in snakebites, a topic that remains understudied globally.2. This review contributes insights into the field of snakebite research and improves the management of snakebites by examining the diverse effects of different types of snakebites on hemocoagulation status. Abstract Snakebite remains an underreported health hazard worldwide. The most common effects of snakebite envenomation globally are hematological disorders, with venom-induced consumption coagulopathy (VICC) being the most prevalent and signif

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Dayasiri, Kavinda, Gihan Gunarathna, Indika Gawarammana, and Shaluka Jayamanne. "Preventive practices and parental attitudes towards snakebites in children in snakebite hotspots of rural Sri Lanka." BMJ Paediatrics Open 9, no. 1 (2025): e003543. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjpo-2025-003543.

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BackgroundSnakebites remain a major public health issue in rural Sri Lanka, particularly among children under 5. Parental attitudes, knowledge and preventive practices significantly influence the risk of snakebites and the effectiveness of first aid responses. This study aimed to assess parental attitudes, knowledge sources and preventive practices related to snakebite prevention and management in children living in snakebite-endemic rural regions of Sri Lanka.MethodsA descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in the Ampara and Polonnaruwa Districts, two snakebite-endemic regions in Sri

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Jayawardana, Subashini, Carukshi Arambepola, Thashi Chang, and Ariaranee Gnanathasan. "Prevalence, vulnerability and epidemiological characteristics of snakebite in agricultural settings in rural Sri Lanka: A population-based study from South Asia." PLOS ONE 15, no. 12 (2020): e0243991. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0243991.

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Background The burden of snakebite remains poorly characterised because of the paucity of population-based data. Further, factors determining the vulnerability of individuals within rural communities to snakebite have been rarely investigated. We undertook a population-based study to determine the prevalence, vulnerability and epidemiological characteristics of snakebite in rural Sri Lanka. Methods and findings A population-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 8707 current residents in the district of Ampara, representing typical rural Sri Lanka. The sample was recruited using multi

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Ameade, Evans Paul Kwame, Isaac Bonney, and Evans Twumasi Boateng. "Health professionals' overestimation of knowledge on snakebite management, a threat to the survival of snakebite victims—A cross-sectional study in Ghana." PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 15, no. 1 (2021): e0008756. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0008756.

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Background According to the World Health Organization, snakebites, a common occupational hazard in developing countries accounts for an annual loss of between 81,000 and 138, 000 lives following 5 million bites of which 2.7 million results in envenomation. Since snakebite-associated morbidity and mortality are more prevalent in agricultural economies such as Ghana, health professionals should be optimally knowledgeable on how to manage the incidence of snakebites. Lack of knowledge or overestimation of a professional's knowledge can affect heath delivery especially for emergencies such as snak

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Moon, Youngjoo, Chaewan Kim, Sungsoo Yoon, and Wanmo Kang. "Identification of Risk Areas for Gloydius Snakebites in South Korea." Animals 13, no. 12 (2023): 1959. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani13121959.

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Snakebites can pose a significant threat to human health as the destruction of natural habitats and increased human intrusion into ecosystems result in more frequent encounters with snakes. Mitigation measures for snakebites are particularly crucial for hiking trails where transportation of snakebite victims to medical facilities is challenging due to limited emergency resources and difficult access. This study employed a random forest-based species distribution model approach to investigate the potential habitats of Gloydius spp., specifically Gloydius saxatilis, Gloydius brevicaudus, and Glo

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Subedi, Ashim, Pooja Bhandari, and Sabina Lamichhane. "Clinical Characteristics and Treatment Approach of Snakebites at a Tertiary Care Facility in Pokhara, Nepal: A Retrospective Analysis." MedS Alliance Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences 4, no. 7 (2024): 29–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/mjmms.v4i7.71341.

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Introduction: Snakebite is a medical emergency resulting in significant morbidity and mortality globally. Snakebite, in Nepal presents a complicated medical situation, characterized by unique clinical features, treatment approaches, and outcomes. Therefore, there is an increasing demand for scholarly research into the effective care and management of snakebites in Nepal. This retrospective study aims to analyze the clinical characteristics, treatment approach and outcome of snakebites at a tertiary care facility in Pokhara, Nepal. Materials and Methods: Medical records of snakebite patients ad

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Vasquez, Chloe, Edgar Neri Castro, and Eric D. Carter. "Therapeutic itineraries of snakebite victims and antivenom access in southern Mexico." PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 18, no. 7 (2024): e0012301. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0012301.

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Access to antivenoms in cases of snakebite continues to be an important public health issue around the world, especially in rural areas with poorly developed health care systems. This study aims to evaluate therapeutic itineraries and antivenom accessibility following snakebites in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas in southern Mexico. Employing an intercultural health approach that seeks to understand and bridge allopathic and traditional medical perceptions and practices, we conducted field interviews with 47 snakebite victims, documenting the therapeutic itineraries of 54 separate snakebite i

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Magalhães, Samara Freire Valente, Henry Maia Peixoto, Jacqueline de Almeida Gonçalves Sachett, et al. "Snakebite envenomation in the Brazilian Amazon: a cost-of-illness study." Transactions of The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 114, no. 9 (2020): 642–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/trstmh/traa005.

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Abstract Background Snakebites account for significant morbidity and mortality. Their occurrence in the Brazilian Amazon warrants an analysis that will enable better understanding of their economic impact and thus contribute to their management and prevention. This study aimed to estimate the cost of snakebite envenomation in the Brazilian Amazon in 2015. Methods We conducted a cost-of-illness study of snakebite in the Brazilian Amazon in 2015 based on official surveillance data to estimate burden from a societal, patient and public health system perspective. Direct medical costs were estimate

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Pavić, Slađana, and Sonja Nikolić. "A severe case of snakebite envenoming by Vipera ammodytes in winter." Acta Facultatis Medicae Naissensis 42, no. 1 (2025): 128–37. https://doi.org/10.5937/afmnai42-49903.

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Introduction. Venomous snakebites in Serbia are neither too frequent nor extremely dangerous. Nevertheless, some can lead to complications or even death. Case report. On December 24, 2023, a young man was admitted to hospital after being bitten by a snake, believed to be Vipera ammodytes. He was in a state of shock, unconscious, with unmeasurable blood pressure. Having received the proper treatment, the patient fully recovered. Conclusion. The case described herein was the most severe clinical manifestation resulting from snakebite treated in the Užice General Hospital thus far and one of the

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Saha, Soumyajit, Swati Behera, Srajana U. Kotekar, Shafeeq Hameed, and Navya Vyas. "A Scoping Review on Epidemiological Risk Factors and Treatment Modalities for Snakebites in India." Indian Journal of Public Health 69, no. 2 (2025): 203–10. https://doi.org/10.4103/ijph.ijph_824_24.

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Background: Snakebite is a major public health concern in India and is associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality. Death and significant health repercussions caused by snakebites can be effectively mitigated with easy access to safe and effective antivenoms and enhanced awareness among healthcare professionals and the general public. Objectives: This review investigates the factors influencing snakebite outcomes and the current treatment options in India. Materials and Methods: The literature search was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, Web of Science, and grey literat

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Salim, Anika, Jarred Williams, Samir Abdel Wahab, et al. "Identifying key factors contributing to treatment costs for snakebite envenoming in private tertiary healthcare settings in Tamil Nadu, India." PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 17, no. 10 (2023): e0011699. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0011699.

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Background India suffers ~58,000 annual deaths due to snakebites. The ‘Big Four’ snakes (Russell’s viper, Indian cobra, common krait, and saw-scaled viper) that are responsible for most bites cause diverse clinical effects. Delayed treatment increases the risk of serious complications and treatment costs. Although government hospitals offer free treatment for snakebites in India, most patients opt for private healthcare, which is an out-of-pocket expense as they often lack health insurance coverage. This study aims to determine snakebite treatment costs in private tertiary care hospitals in Ta

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de Farias, Altair Seabra, Joseir Saturnino Cristino, Macio da Costa Arévalo, et al. "Children Growing Up with Severe Disabilities as a Result of Snakebite Envenomations in Indigenous Villages of the Brazilian Amazon: Three Cases and Narratives." Toxins 15, no. 6 (2023): 352. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/toxins15060352.

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Snakebites are a major public health problem in the Brazilian Amazon and may lead to local complications and physical deficiencies. Access to antivenom treatment is poorer in indigenous populations compared to other populations. In this study, we report three cases of long-term severe disabilities as a result of Bothrops atrox snakebites in indigenous children, according to the narratives of the parents. The three cases evolved to compartment syndrome, secondary bacterial infection and extensive necrosis. The cases are associated with delayed antivenom treatment due to very fragmented therapeu

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