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Snake bite and its treatment: The essential awareness

B Suresh Kumar Shetty , B Suresh Kumar Shetty , Tanuj Kanchan , Shrinidhi , Anurag J. , Francis N. P. Monteiro

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Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology 4(3):p 131-136, . | DOI:
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Snake bites when viewed globally form a major chunk of neglected health problem in the tropics which comprise mostly of the developing and underdeveloped countries. Lack of awareness, delay in presentation to hospital, difficulty in identification of snake, clinical manifestation and treatment protocol, along with Anti Snake Venom (ASV) and its complications remain the vital issues regarding snake bite and its treatment that needs to be highlighted.

Key words: Snake bite; Awareness; Dry bites; Treatment; ASV; First Aid


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  • B Suresh Kumar Shetty
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  • B Suresh Kumar Shetty
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  • Tanuj Kanchan
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  • Shrinidhi
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  • Anurag J.
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  • Francis N. P. Monteiro
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