Confronting the neglected problem of snake bite envenoming: the need for a global partnership

PLoS Med. 2006 Jun;3(6):e150. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.0030150.

Abstract

Envenoming resulting from snake bites is an important public health hazard in many regions of the world, yet public health authorities have given little attention to the problem.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Africa / epidemiology
  • Antivenins / adverse effects
  • Antivenins / therapeutic use*
  • Asia / epidemiology
  • Global Health
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • International Cooperation*
  • Latin America / epidemiology
  • Oceania
  • Snake Bites / drug therapy*
  • Snake Bites / epidemiology
  • Snake Venoms / antagonists & inhibitors*

Substances

  • Antivenins
  • Snake Venoms