SNAKE-BITE
Snake-bite is a life-threatening medical emergency. It occurs
frequently among rural people, especially those working in the fields.
Snake bite is a neglected public health problem
in tropical and subtropical countries, where rural populations are mainly
affected. It is a common occupational hazard mainly in farmers, plantation
workers, herders and laborers leading to significant morbidity and mortality
that remains largely unreported.
India is reported to have the highest number of snake bites (81,000)
and deaths (11,000) per year . However, the geographical distribution and
statistics are variable in the country due to gross underreporting, resulting
in massive statistical disparity. Estimates of death due to snake bite range
widely from 1,300-50,000.
worldwide Snakes alone are estimated to inflict 3.5
million venomous bites each year, resulting in about 115,000 deaths. The actual
number may be much larger. Southeast Asia, India, Brazil, and areas of Africa
have the most deaths due to snakebite.
Venomous (poisonous) snake bite
A
venomous (poisonous) snake bite is a bite or a puncture wound made by a snake that is capable of
injecting, secreting, or spitting a toxin into the penetrated skin wound or,
mucus membranes or the eyes where the
toxin can be absorbed
Nonvenomous (nonpoisonous) snake bite
A
nonvenomous (nonpoisonous) snake bite is
a bite or puncture wound made by a snake that is incapable of secreting a
toxin. This should be distinguished from a dry bite.
Symptoms of snakebite
·
Fang marks
·
Two puncture wounds
·
Swelling and redness
around the wounds
·
pain at the bite site
·
Difficulty breathing
·
Vomiting and nausea
·
Blurred vision
·
Sweating and
salivating
·
Numbness in the face
and limbs
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