A long-term observational study of paediatric snakebite in Kilifi County, south-east Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Estimates suggest that one-third of snakebite cases in sub-Saharan Africa affect children. Despite children being at a greater risk of disability and death, there are limited published data. This study has determined the: population-incidence and mortality rate of hospital-attended paediatric snakebite; clinical syndromes of snakebite envenoming; and predictors of severe local tissue damage.

Methods

All children presenting to Kilifi County Hospital, Kenya with snakebite were identified through the Kilifi Health and Demographic Surveillance System (KHDSS). Cases were prospectively registered, admitted for at least 24-hours, and managed on a paediatric high dependency unit (HDU). Households within the KHDSS study area have been included in 4-monthly surveillance a

SUBMITTER: Abouyannis M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10403087 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature