Needs and Availability of Snake Antivenoms: Relevance and Application of International Guidelines
Background Snakebite has recently been declared a global public health emergency. Empirical data showing the true burden of snakebite is lacking. Treatment with specific antivenoms is considered the only cure. However, several factors have led to an ongoing antivenom crisis. This study offers reco...
Main Authors: | Laura Scheske, Joost Ruitenberg, Balram Bissumbhar |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Kerman University of Medical Sciences
2015-07-01
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Series: | International Journal of Health Policy and Management |
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Online Access: | http://www.ijhpm.com/pdf_3003_45fb25d5d43edd0338ce69c84cdab8a0.html |
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