Global mortality of snakebite envenoming between 1990 and 2019 [PDF]
Nature Communications, 2022 Snakebite envenoming is a leading cause of mortality among neglected tropical diseases. Here, the authors analyze a global data repository and estimate that snakebite envenoming caused over 63,000 deaths in 2019, primarily concentrated in South Asia and ...
GBD 2019 Snakebite Envenomation Collaborators
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Paediatric snakebite envenoming: recognition and management of cases [PDF]
Archives of Disease in Childhood, 2020 Snakebite in children can often be severe or potentially fatal, owing to the lower volume of distribution relative to the amount of venom injected, and there is potential for long-term sequelae. In the second of a two paper series, we describe the pathophysiology of snakebite envenoming including the local and systemic effects.
Jacqueline Le Geyt +10 more
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The Search for Natural and Synthetic Inhibitors That Would Complement Antivenoms as Therapeutics for Snakebite Envenoming [PDF]
Toxins, 2021 A global strategy, under the coordination of the World Health Organization, is being unfolded to reduce the impact of snakebite envenoming. One of the pillars of this strategy is to ensure safe and effective treatments.
José María Gutiérrez +6 more
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The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia, 2023 Summary: Background: Snakebite envenoming is a neglected tropical disease that mainly affects poor populations in rural areas. In hyperendemic regions, prevention could partially reduce the constant risk, but the population still needs timely access to ...
Carlos Ochoa +8 more
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Cost-effectiveness of antivenoms for snakebite envenoming in Nigeria.
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2015 BackgroundSnakebite envenoming is a major public health problem throughout the rural tropics. Antivenom is effective in reducing mortality and remains the mainstay of therapy.
Abdulrazaq G Habib +4 more
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Toward achieving the WHO 2030 target in the mitigation of snakebite envenoming: the fundamental challenges in addressing the unmet needs [PDF]
Tropical Medicine and HealthSnakebite envenoming represents a significant public health challenge, particularly in regions where venomous snakes are prevalent. Globally, it has been estimated that every year 81,000–1,38,000 people die due to venomous snakebites along with enormous ...
Swati Allen, Joy Kumar Chakma
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Ethics of snakebite envenoming in agrarian landscapes of Guatemala
Ciencia, Tecnología y Salud, 2015 Snakebite envenoming is an accidental, non-infectious, non-contagious disease, caused by the effects of snake venoms. This disease is a relevant worldwide public health problem in tropical countries. Agricultural workers are highly exposed and therefore,
Dennis Guerra-Centeno
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Delayed psychological morbidity associated with snakebite envenoming. [PDF]
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2011 IntroductionThe psychological impact of snakebite on its victims, especially possible late effects, has not been systematically studied.ObjectivesTo assess delayed somatic symptoms, depressive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and ...
Shehan S Williams +6 more
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Developing and applying a training needs analysis tool for healthcare workers managing snakebite envenoming: A cross-sectional study in Eswatini. [PDF]
PLoS Neglected Tropical DiseasesA considerable number of patients present to hospitals in Eswatini each year following bites by venomous snakes. Effectively diagnosing and treating patients with snakebite envenoming requires healthcare workers to have a variety of generic and snakebite-
Jonathan Steinhorst +15 more
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