Determinants of snakebite mortality in Asia: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This systemic review summarizes the evidence exploring the determinants of mortality due to snakebite envenomation in Asia.

Materials and methods

The database PubMed, Web of Science and Science Direct were searched to identify the relevant literatures concerning mortality due to snakebites mortality in Asia. All the articles chosen were critically appraised for its quality using a mixed-method assessment tool by two independent reviewers with discrepancies sorted by a third person.

Results

A total of 7 studies were included in the final analysis which was 3 cross-sectional studies, 2 case reports, 1 observation prospective study and 1 randomized control trial study. Two studies were conducted in India and two studies in Sri Lanka while one study was conducted

SUBMITTER: Hannan Wan Ibadullah WA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7809159 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature