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Assessment of clinico- epidemiological profile of snakebite victims | |
Dr. Santosh Kumar, Dr. Kunal Animesh, Dr. Bipin Kumar | |
Background:Snakebite is a neglected tropical disease that the World Health Organization (WHO) aimed to eradicate. The present study was conducted to assess clinico- epidemiological profile of snakebite victims.Materials & Methods:60 victims of snake bites of both genders were selected. Parameters such as the sociodemographic profile, bite location and timing, complaints made at the time, and the amount of time that passed between the snakebite and medical attention were all noted.Results: Out of 60 cases, 34 were males and 26 were females. The occupation of victims was worker in 20, farmers in 26 and students in 14. 42 were married and 18 were unmarried. Residential status was rural in 36 and urban in 24. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). The site involved was upper limb & chest in 39, and lower limb in 21 cases. Time of presentation was <24 hours in 38 and >24 hours in 22 cases. Type of snake was cobra in 17, python in 23, viper in 13 and Krait in 7 cases. Common symptoms were swelling in 26, local bleeding in 41, abdominal pain in 19, pain in 52, diplopia in 12, vomiting in 17, syncope in 11 and hematuria in 8 cases. The difference was significant (P< 0.05).Conclusion: Rural workers and farmers were frequently impacted. Localized bleeding, discomfort, edema, diplopia, hematuria, nausea, vomiting, and syncope were typical symptoms. |
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