Snakebite - World Health Organization (WHO)
Dec 20, 2024 · Snakebite envenoming is a potentially life-threatening disease caused by toxins in the bite of a venomous snake. Envenoming can also be caused by having venom sprayed into the eyes …
Snakebite envenoming - World Health Organization (WHO)
Sep 12, 2023 · WHO fact sheet on snake antivenoms with key facts and providing information on global situation, challenges producing antivenoms, weak health systems and lack of data and WHO action.
Snakebite Information and Data Platform
Sep 15, 2021 · Snakebite envenoming As part of its 2019–2030 global strategy for the prevention and control of snakebite envenoming, WHO is launching a new Snakebite Information and Data Platform. …
Improving treatment for snakebite patients
WHO supports countries and regions to: Build capacity for treatment: Reducing the problem of snakebite envenoming begins by improving education about its risk and providing training to medical staff and …
Guidelines for the management of snakebites, 2nd edition
Aug 16, 2016 · The incidence of snakebite mortality is particularly high in South-East Asia. Rational use of snake anti-venom can substantially reduce mortality and morbidity due to snakebites. These …
Snakebite envenoming - World Health Organization (WHO)
Nov 20, 2019 · Snakebite envenoming is a potentially life-threatening disease that typically results from the injection of a mixture of different toxins (“venom”) following the bite of a venomous snake How …
Better snakebite data needed to save lives and limbs
Sep 1, 2024 · Globally, someone is bitten by a snake every 10 seconds, according to estimates. Snakebite envenoming is a potentially life-threatening disease caused by toxins in the bite of a …
Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases
Improving treatment for snakebite patients Apart from the provision of safe, effective and affordable antivenoms, the most important step towards improving the treatment of snakebite envenoming is …
蛇咬中毒 - World Health Organization (WHO)
Sep 12, 2023 · Underestimation of snakebite mortality by hospital statistics in the Monaragala District of Sri Lanka. Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg. 2006. 100 (7): 693–695. 5. Williams DJ, Faiz MA, Abela …
Snakebite envenoming India
Snakebite envenoming is a potentially life-threatening disease caused by toxins in the bite of a venomous snake.