The neglected burden of snakebites in Cameroon: a review of the epidemiology, management and public health challenges

The neglected burden of snakebites in Cameroon: a review of the epidemiology, management and public health challenges

Abstract Objectives Snakebite is an underestimated medical and surgical emergency in developing countries responsible for a high disease burden. Optimal management of snake envenomation in these resource-limited settings is precluded by several public health challenges. In this review, we discuss th...

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Main Authors: Joel Noutakdie Tochie, Mazou N. Temgoua, Tsi Njim, Danwang Celestin, Ronni Tankeu, Njinkeng J. Nkemngu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Subjects:
Snakebite
Envenomation
Public health challenges
Anti-venom serum
Cameroon
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-017-2718-2

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