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Epidemiological aspects of snakebites in the state of Amazonas, Brazil, from 2007 to 2017 [PDF]

open access: yes, 2021
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.
Figueira, Marcelo   +7 more
core   +1 more source

Venomous Snakebites

open access: yesMedicina, 2011
More than 5 million people are bitten by venomous snakes annually and more than 100 000 of them die. In Europe, one person dies due to envenomation every 3 years. There is only one venomous snake species in Lithuania – the common adder (Vipera berus) – which belongs to the Viperidae family; however, there are some exotic poisonous snakes in the zoos ...
Dalia Adukauskienė   +2 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Association Between Fear and Beauty Evaluation of Snakes: Cross-Cultural Findings

open access: yesFrontiers in Psychology, 2018
According to the fear module theory, humans are evolutionarily predisposed to perceive snakes as prioritized stimuli and exhibit a fast emotional and behavioral response toward them.
Eva Landová   +12 more
doaj   +1 more source

Impact of tourniquet use on severity of snakebite envenoming in Chongqing, China: a single-center retrospective study

open access: yesJournal of International Medical Research
Objective To identify risk factors associated with snakebite severity and determine whether tourniquet use can affect the severity and outcome of snakebites.
Qian Yang   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effect of Traditional Chinese Medicine on Long-Term Outcomes of Snakebite in Taiwan

open access: yesToxins, 2020
Herein, we review the characteristics of the six predominant venomous snakes in Taiwan and the effects of traditional Chinese medicine on the long-term outcomes of snakebite venom.
Teng-I Huang, Ching-Liang Hsieh
doaj   +1 more source

A Case of Naja atra Bite Complicated by Gas Gangrene Leading to Amputation: Pathogen and Management Lessons

open access: yesClinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 7, July 2026.
Gas gangrene of the right upper limb following a Naja atra bite, with extensive skin necrosis and purulent discharge. ABSTRACT Gas gangrene after a Naja atra bite may be caused by Enterococcus faecalis from the snake's mouth, which is resistant to ceftriaxone.
Xuan Ci   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Correlation Between Snakebites And Meteorological Variations [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Background: In the United States, approximately 45,000 snakebites occur annually and affect many people including veterinarians and farmers.1 Snakebites can cause significant pain and morbidity such as severe bleeding and skin necrosis. Better predictive
Na, Chang
core   +1 more source

Herbal treatment for snakebites in Uttarakhand state of India [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
56-61Plants used in the treatment of snakebites were surveyed in the Uttarakhand state of India, using a questionnaire. The herbal practitioners were interviewed and information on snakebite treatments, using medicinal plants were collected from the ...
Kala, Chandra Prakash
core   +4 more sources

Case Report: Acute myocarditis and cerebral infarction following Bothrops lanceolatus envenomation in Martinique: a case series

open access: yesFrontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
Bothrops lanceolatus (Bl), a snake endemic to Martinique, is responsible for numerous envenomations annually, leading to severe complications such as thrombosis, necrosis, and hemorrhage.
Jonathan Florentin   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Scrutinizing the Wallacean shortfall: global gaps in snake occurrence data across space and environment

open access: yesEcography, Volume 2026, Issue 7, July 2026.
Occurrence records are fundamental for ecological and evolutionary research, providing key information on species' geographic ranges. However, these records are often taxonomically, spatially, and temporally biased, requiring caution in their use. Here, we analysed the spatial coverage of occurrence records for over 3500 snake species worldwide to ...
Lívia Frateles   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

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