Paediatric snakebite envenoming: the world's most neglected 'Neglected Tropical Disease'?
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Abstract
Snakebite disproportionally affects children living in impoverished rural communities. The WHO has recently reinstated snakebites on its list of Neglected Tropical Diseases and launched a comprehensive Strategy for the Prevention and Control of Snakebite Envenoming. In the first of a two paper series, we describe the epidemiology, socioeconomic impact and key prevention strategies. We also explore current challenges and priorities including the production and distribution of safe and effective antivenom.
Medical subject headings
- Elapidae
- Snake Bites
- Viperidae