The management of snakebites in South Africa

Snake bites are common in southern Africa especially in the rural and remote areas. Although all snake bites are not venomous, people bitten by venomous snakes require urgent medical attention and many will require antivenom. In the healthcare facility, the type of toxin may be identified by the wou...

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Main Authors: I. Govender, J. Tumbo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2019-07-01
Series:South African Family Practice
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Online Access:https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/4971