Epidemiology, Clinical Profile of Snake Bite Cases Treated in theni Medical College Hospital, in South India:
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 5
Abstract
Background: In India approximately 1 person is affected by Snake bite every 10 seconds. 1 person dies of Snake bite every 2 hours. Similarly, Snake bite is a common problem in and around Theni district. All the four main kind of snakes namely Cobra (Najanaja), Common krait (Bangarusceruleans), Saw scaled viper (Echiscarenatus) and Russel viper (Daboiarusselii) are present in this region. Though people are aware of the availability of treatment for snake bites in hospital, still some superstitions prevail in these people. There is also lack of uniformity in treating such cases. This study was done to address these issues.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. P. S. Vallidevi, Dr. Syed Bahavudeen Hussaini
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