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Journal of Tropical Medicine, Volume 2024, Issue 1, 2024.Snakebite envenomation (SBE) constitutes a public health, social, and economic problem affecting poor communities in intertropical and subtropical regions. This review sought to synthesize literature on snakebite envenomation in Benin to highlight research perspectives and strategies for better management of the menace. A literature search performed in
Ayékotchami Jacques Dossou +4 more
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[Photograph 2012.201.B0252.0550]
, 1970 Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Poisonous friend looks on as Larry Curtis, left, and Dr. F.R. Hassler discuss antivenins in connection with a new national center unveiled Monday at the Oklahoma City Zoo.
Aker, Joe
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Tropical Medicine and HealthBackground Snakebite envenomation (SBE) is a major neglected tropical diseases, causing significant morbidity and mortality, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.
Abdallateif A. Omer +7 more
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, 2021 Venom producing animals are ubiquitously disseminated among vertebrates and invertebrates such as fish, snakes, scorpions, spiders, and ticks. Of the ~890 tick species worldwide, 27 have been confirmed to cause paralysis in mammalian hosts.
Aleta G. Knowles (11519713) +9 more
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Our clinical experience in the treatment of snakebites
Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, 2020 Objectives: We evaluated the results of medical and surgical treatment for venomous snakebites and reviewed current principles of first aid and therapy for affected patients.\nMethods: Fourteen venomous snakebite victims (8 males, 6 females; mean age 22 ...
Kadir Ertem +3 more
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Presentation, management, and outcome of snake-bites in two districts hospitals in Ghana [PDF]
, 2016 Introduction: the burden of disease represented by snakebites is widely underestimated and often neglected public health problem in the tropics. There is insufficient epidemiological data to guide distribution of antivenin and proper management of ...
Adjei, George +9 more
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Venomous Snakebite in Thailand II: Clinical Experience
, 1998 We reviewed a total of 2,525 snakebite patients in Bangkok. Of these, 1,415 were bitten by venomous snakes, 91 by neurotoxic snakes of genus Naja or Bungarus and 1,324 by snakes of family Viperidae or Crotalidae.
Henry Wilde +6 more
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Revista Peruana de Medicina Experimental y Salud Pública, 2012 Objetivos. Estudiar la variabilidad en la composición y actividades enzimáticas entre venenos de ejemplares adultos de Bothrops atrox. Materiales y métodos. Se emplearon venenos de serpientes adultas procedentes de Amazonas, Junín y Ucayali.
César Ortiz +4 more
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Natural snake venom inhibitors and their pharmaceutical uses: possibilities and challenges [PDF]
, 2018 Nowadays, treatment with specific antivenins is considered the only cure for snakebites accidents. However, access to antivenom obstructs the successful implementation of the World Health Organization international guidelines.
Silvia Andrea Camperi +15 more
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