Epidemiology of snakebites based on field Survey in Chitwan and Nawalparasi districts, Nepal.(Texicology Investigations)(Survey)

Journal of Medical Toxicology | December 1, 2007| | Copyright

INTRODUCTION

There are no accurate figures for the incidence of snakebites and associated morbidity and mortality, though some estimates-- largely from reviews of hospital records--have been made. Two regions known for snakebite problems are South East Asia and Africa. In Africa the annual incidence of snakebites is 50-100 bites per 100,000 in dry savannah and Sahara (1). In developing countries, snakebites are a significant occupational injury, particularly affecting agricultural workers, fishermen, and hunters (2).

In the Kingdom of Nepal, more than 1,000 ...

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