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Health care workers’ knowledge on identification, management and treatment of snakebite cases in rural Malawi: A descriptive study

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2022
Snakebite envenoming remains a public health threat in many African countries, including Malawi. However, there is a shortage of literature on the knowledge of Health Care Workers (HCWs) and the prevalence of snakebite cases in Malawi.
Moses Banda Aron, Chiyembekezo Kachimanga, Benno Kreuels, Bright Mailosi, Clara Sambani, Beatrice Lydia Matanje, Joerg Blessmann, Mwayi Chunga, Grace Momba, Enoch Ndarama, Dzinkambani Moffat Kambalame, Emilia Connolly, Anat Rosenthal, Fabien Munyaneza   +13 more
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Chronic Musculoskeletal Disabilities following Snake Envenoming in Sri Lanka: A Population-Based Study.

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2016
BackgroundSnakebite is a major public health problem in agricultural communities in the tropics leading to acute local and systemic impairments with resultant disabilities.
Subashini Jayawardana, Ariaranee Gnanathasan, Carukshi Arambepola, Thashi Chang   +3 more
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Crystal structure and functional characterization of an Asp49 phospholipase A2 from the bushmaster (Lachesis muta)

Acta Crystallographica Section F, Volume 82, Issue 5, Page 150-159, May 2026.
The crystal structure of an Asp49 phospholipase A2 from L. muta is reported, revealing a tetrameric assembly, catalytic conservation and a polarized electrostatic surface potentially linked to membrane targeting.Snake‐venom phospholipases A2 (PLA2s) are small, structurally conserved enzymes that contribute significantly to the pathophysiology of ...
Noelia Erika Neyra Chama, Frey Francisco Romero Vargas, Eloy Condori Mamani, Jhon Antoni Vargas, Adriano Alves Furtado, Humberto D'Muniz Pereira, Ronald Demetrio Navarro Oviedo, Richard Charles Garratt, José Luis Javier Vega Ramírez, Diego Antonio Leonardo   +9 more
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Epidemiological Models to Estimate the Burden of Snakebite Envenoming: A Systematic Review

Epidemiological modeling studies in snakebite envenoming research are evolving. Due to data scarcity, these modeling techniques are essential in filling the knowledge gap needed to achieve the World Health Organization’s goal of halving morbidity and ...
SAJESH K VEETTIL, Associate Professor Suthira Taychakhoonavudh, Puree Anantachoti, Ahmed Adamu Gololo, Chanthawat Patikorn   +4 more
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Snake Venom Protease Detection and Inhibition in Serum

ChemMedChem, Volume 21, Issue 7, 14 April 2026.
A fluorescence assay enables sensitive detection of the activities of snake venom metalloproteases (SVMP) and serine proteases (SVSP) from viper venoms in buffer and serum. In combination with effective low‐molecular‐weight inhibitors such as ilomastat and nafamostat, this approach offers new prospects for the rapid diagnosis and adjunctive therapy of ...
Mareike Riedel, Christian Kersten
wiley   +1 more source

Clinical Characteristics of Snakebite Envenomings in Taiwan

Toxins
Snakebite envenomings continue to represent a major public health concern in Taiwan because of the presence of various venomous snakes whose habitats intersect with human activities. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the clinical characteristics, complications, and management strategies associated with snakebite envenomings in Taiwan ...
Yan-Chiao Mao, Po-Yu Liu, Kuo-Lung Lai, Yi Luo, Kuang-Ting Chen, Chih-Sheng Lai   +5 more
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Snakebite injuries in Hong Kong: A 10‐year review

Hong Kong Journal of Emergency Medicine, Volume 33, Issue 2, April 2026.
Abstract Background Snakebite envenomation is a priority neglected tropical disease according to the World Health Organization. To address the issue, enhanced epidemiological evidence in endemic countries and an improved availability of snake antivenoms were proposed. Objectives To understand the local epidemiology of snakebite cases, promote awareness
Shan Liu, Chi Keung Chan, Man Li Tse
wiley   +1 more source

Priority Actions and Progress to Substantially and Sustainably Reduce the Mortality, Morbidity and Socioeconomic Burden of Tropical Snakebite

Toxins, 2016
The deliberations and conclusions of a Hinxton Retreat convened in September 2015, entitled “Mechanisms to reverse the public health neglect of snakebite victims” are reported.
Robert A. Harrison, José María Gutiérrez   +1 more
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The final frontier: can Kerala lay out a roadmap to a ‘zero snakebite deaths initiative’ for India?

Tropical Medicine and Health
India accounts for nearly half the global mortality attributed to snakebite envenoming (SBE). In response, the Government of India launched the National Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Snakebite Envenoming in 2024, targeting a 50% reduction in ...
Jaideep C. Menon, Ajan Maheswaran Jaya, Harikumar Sivanandan, Anu Suresh, M. S. Aravind, Mohammed Anvar, Rajan N. Khobragade   +6 more
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Current challenges for confronting the public health problem of snakebite envenoming in Central America

Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases, 2014
Snakebite envenoming is a serious public health problem in Central America, where approximately 5,500 cases occur every year. Panama has the highest incidence and El Salvador the lowest. The majority, and most severe, cases are inflicted by the pit viper
José María Gutiérrez
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