SNAKEBITE ENVENOMATION AND DEATH IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD (original) (raw)

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Envenomation from venomous snakes significantly impacts public health and socioeconomic conditions, particularly in rural areas of developing countries. Despite an estimated 125,000 deaths from snakebites annually, equivalent global control programs are lacking. This review outlines the global incidence, treatment challenges, and epidemiological factors surrounding snakebite envenomation, especially focusing on common venomous species affecting Brazil, highlighting the need for better public health initiatives to address this neglected issue.

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