It is thought that the incidence of snakebite in Australia is falling, with an estimated 1000–3000 snakebites each year.1,2 There has also been a dramatic fall in the incidence of antivenom use.3 Reasons for the falling incidence of snakebite in Australia include both decreasing numbers of venomous and other snakes and decreasing human exposure to snakes because of lifestyle and demographic cha...

BACKGROUND Routine antibiotic prophylaxis following snakebite is not recommended but evidence suggests that it may be common practice in Zimbabwe. This study set out to determine and describe the extent of this practice at Parirenyatwa Hospital, a large teaching hospital in Zimbabwe METHODS A retrospective case review (1996 to 1999 inclusive) of all cases of snakebite was undertaken at Parire...

The morbidity and mortality associated with snake bite is a serious health concerned especially in developing countries. The rural communities are the worst affected and where it is considered as one of the occupational health hazards especially related to agriculture industry. About 50,000 deaths are recorded per year as a result of snakebite. The scenario may sometimes deteriorate further bec...

background: the goal of antivenom administration for snake-bitten patients is to achieve therapeutic response (initial control), which means reversal of the venom-induced effects through neutralizing the venom. the aim of this study was to identify snakebite prognostic factors of weak therapeutic response prior to antivenom administration. methods: this was a retrospective study of patients wit...

Background: Snakebite envenoming is a global health problem, mostly in tropical and subtropical countries. Bangladesh country facing thousands of snakebite death every year. Knowledge the distribution venomous snakes necessary to identify snakebite-prone areas, develop strategies for prevention management, reduce venom-induced mortalities morbidities. Methods: An integrated effort direct observ...

BACKGROUND Venomous snakebite and its effects are a source of fear for people living in southern Nepal. As a result, people have developed a negative attitude towards snakes, which can lead to human-snake conflicts that result in killing of snakes. Attempting to kill snakes increases the risk of snakebite, and actual killing of snakes contributes to loss of biodiversity. Currently, snake popula...

Background: Snakebite envenomation in pregnancy is uncommon. It can lead to a poor outcome both the mother and fetus. We describe our approach based on currently available evidence. Case: reported two case of snakebite third trimester having caused placental abruption with expelling fresh still born baby live baby. In cases, consumption coagulopathy occurred. managed by polyvalent anti-snake bl...

Snakebite has been considered as a burning and difficult situation not only for the affected individuals but also doctors. An individual, seeing snake feels terrified. When there is bite by one that life in danger now death unavoidable. This is, evidence say, main cause of due to snakebite. So patient with snakebite when comes physician shows serious signs symptoms faces dilemma diagnosis which...

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. The participants recommended that the following priority actions be included in strategies to reduce the global impact of snake envenoming: (a) collection of accurate global snakebite incidence, mortality and morbidity d...

Snakebite is one of the most neglected public health issues in rural areas causing significant death and disability. Actual burden of snakebite remains elusive due to serious under-reporting. Majority of victims die even before reaching hospital [1,2]. South Asia is the most heavily affected region of the globe. The highest figures reported from Asia, so far, come from a community-based survey ...