South African Medical Journal, 2022 Wound infections following cytotoxic snakebites are common. Bites from Naja nigricincta nigricincta (an African spitting cobra) usually present as severe dermonecrosis spreading within the subdermal fascia layer.
EL Saaiman, PJ (Christo) Buys
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Anticholinesterase Therapy for Patients with Ophthalmoplegia Following Snake Bites: Report of Two Cases [PDF]
, 2004 Although ophthalmoplegia following snake bites is not indicative of a serious neurotoxic complication, symptoms of diplopia, dizziness and ocular discomfort can be emotionally devastating for patients. The authors experienced two cases of ophthalmoplegia
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A case report: a very rarely occurring snakebite [PDF]
, 2017 Snake bite is one of the most neglected public health issues in poor rural communities living in the tropics. The venomous bites and stings during pregnancy are very rare and it cause significant adverse effects on fetus and mother.
Madaria, Malhar +2 more
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Secondary analysis of snake bite data in the Western Region of Ghana: 2006- 2010 [PDF]
, 2016 Background: A snake bite is an injury caused by a bite from a snake, often resulting in puncture wounds, amputations and sometimes envenomation. Envenoming resulting from snake bite is a particularly important public health problem in rural areas of ...
Afari, Edwin +8 more
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Shortcomings in snake bite management in rural Cameroon: a case report
BMC Research Notes, 2017 Background Snake bites are an important public health problem in developing countries with most bites occurring in rural areas. Severe envenomation often occurs in children and following bites to the face.
Frank-Leonel Tianyi +2 more
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TRADITIONAL USES OF THREATENED ANGIOPTERIS EVECTA (G.FORST.) HOFFM. (MARATTIACEAE) AS AN ANTIDOTE TO SNAKE BITES AND INSECT STINGS BY THE TANGSA TRIBE OF ARUNACHAL PRADESH, INDIA [PDF]
Exploratory Animal and Medical Research, 2023 Angiopteris evecta (G.Forst) Hoffm. (Marattiaceae), an endangered fern, utilized medicinally by several traditional societies across the world. Its use as food is rarely reported in literature.
Pyonim Lungphi +4 more
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What Are the Neurotoxins in Hemotoxic Snake Venoms?
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2023 Snake venoms as tools for hunting are primarily aimed at the most vital systems of the prey, especially the nervous and circulatory systems. In general, snakes of the Elapidae family produce neurotoxic venoms comprising of toxins targeting the nervous ...
A. Osipov, Y. Utkin
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COAGULATION PARAMETERS AS PREDICTORS OF OUTCOMES IN SNAKE BITE ENVENOMATION: A PROSPECTIVE STUDY IN RURAL INDIA [PDF]
, 2023 Snake bites are a serious concern in rural areas and are a major cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT) and Prothrombin Time (PT), in particular, are the focus of this study's investigation of the ...
Dr. Mrs.Patange Aparna P. Dr. SUSHRUT JAYANT PATIL Dr. Rohit Gosavi
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Management of Poisonous Snake Bites: Analysis of 29 Cases
Journal of Clinical and Experimental Investigations, 2018 Objectives: The objective of this retrospective study is to provide contribution for management of the poisonous snake bites by comparison results of this study with the literature data.
A. Akoz +4 more
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Impact of Snake Bites on the People: A Case Study in Galenbindunuwewa Divisional Secretariat Division, Sri Lanka [PDF]
, 2019 Anurdhapura district of Sri Lanka has ranked top among the snake bite prone areas. Objective of this study was to determine the impact of snake bites on the people of Galenbindunuwewa Divisional Secretariat division in Anuradhapura district.
Chandrasekara, C.M.K.N.K. +2 more
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