Tropical Diseases - Snake (and other) Venomous Bites
This collection was conceived as an 'Appropriate Technology' list of commentary and research concerning the treatment of snake bites. Snake bites are recognized by the WHO as a neglected Tropical Disease.
The particular question of the use of electric shock as a treatment is addressed in the pro and con. Some claim success in practice, researchers have yet to discover any mechanism to justify. Continued review of effective methods for treating snake and other venomous bites is recommended as research continues.
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- Background Snakebite envenoming is a frequently overlooked cause of mortality and morbidity. Data for snake ecology and existing snakebite interventions are scarce, limiting accurate burden estimation initiatives. Low global awareness stunts new interventions, adequate health resources, and...
- Abstract, Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, 2018 April Background: Antivenom is the definitive treatment for venomous snakebites, but is expensive and not available in many rural and poorly developed regions. Timely transportation to facilities that stock and administer antivenom may not...
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- Abstract, Journal of the American Board of Family Practice, 1992 Background: Venomous snakebites continue to cause great morbidity, and treatment options ate confusing the attending physician. In the United States approximately 45,000 snakebites occur eacl1 year, of which some 8000 ate by 20...
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- Abstract, Wilderness and Environmental Medicine, 2001 During the past 2 decades, articles suggesting that stun guns be utilized to treat venomous bites and stings have appeared in both the lay and medical press. Although never widely considered to be standard therapy for venomous bites and...
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