Incidence of snakebites in Can Tho Municipality, Mekong Delta, South Vietnam-Evaluation of the responsible snake species and treatment of snakebite envenoming.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Data on incidence of snakebites and the responsible snake species are largely missing in Vietnam and comprehensive national guidelines for management of snakebite envenoming are not yet available. They are needed to estimate the scope of this health problem, to assess the demand for snake antivenom and to ensure the best possible treatment for snakebite victims.

Methodology/principle findings

A cross-sectional community-based survey was conducted from January to April 2018. Multistage cluster sampling was applied and snakebite incidence in Can Tho municipality, excluding two central districts of Can Tho city, was calculated at 48 (95%-confidence interval (CI): 20.5-99.8) snakebites per 100,000 person-years. Seven snakebite victims found during the survey reported

SUBMITTER: Thang VV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7323996 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature