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The paraspecific neutralisation of snake venom induced coagulopathy by antivenoms

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recommendations! Published in 2018 at "Communications Biology"

DOI: 10.1038/s42003-018-0039-1

Abstract: Snake envenoming causes several potentially lethal pathologies. The specific pathology is dictated by the toxin composition of venom, which varies by species, geography and ontogeny. This variation severely restricts the paraspecific efficacy of antivenoms used… read more here.

Keywords: paraspecific neutralisation; venom; venom induced; pathology ... See more keywords

Outcomes of Corneal Transplantation Using Donor Corneas Retrieved From Snakebite Victims.

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recommendations! Published in 2019 at "Cornea"

DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000001953

Abstract: PURPOSE To report the outcomes of corneal transplantation using donor corneas retrieved from snakebite victims. METHODS This study was a retrospective analysis of 30 corneal transplants performed from 2014 to 2016 using donor corneas retrieved… read more here.

Keywords: donor corneas; using donor; snakebite victims; transplantation ... See more keywords

The bridge relationships of PTSD and depression symptoms among snakebite victims: a cross-sectional community-based survey

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recommendations! Published in 2024 at "BMC Psychology"

DOI: 10.1186/s40359-024-01964-7

Abstract: The incidence of comorbid depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms is higher in snakebite victims. However, the present state and contributing factors of depression and PTSD among Chinese snakebite victims remain unclear. A representative… read more here.

Keywords: ptsd depression; depression; snakebite victims; depression symptoms ... See more keywords

Therapeutic itineraries of snakebite victims and antivenom access in southern Mexico

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recommendations! Published in 2024 at "PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases"

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0012301

Abstract: Access to antivenoms in cases of snakebite continues to be an important public health issue around the world, especially in rural areas with poorly developed health care systems. This study aims to evaluate therapeutic itineraries… read more here.

Keywords: antivenom access; access; southern mexico; snakebite victims ... See more keywords

Snakebite Treatment in Tanzania: Identifying Gaps in Community Practices and Hospital Resources

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recommendations! Published in 2022 at "International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health"

DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19084701

Abstract: Snakebite envenoming causes more than 140,000 deaths annually and at least triple this number of disabilities. The World Health Organization classified snakebite as a Neglected Tropical Disease in 2017 and developed a strategy to halve… read more here.

Keywords: treatment; snakebite victims; health; community practices ... See more keywords