Snakebite in north-eastern South Africa: clinical characteristics and risks for severity

Objectives: To identify the toxicity profile of snakebites and to assess clinical severity. Methods: An analysis of all patients admitted to Ngwelezane Hospital’s Emergency Department with a diagnosis of snakebite over five years was done. All patients were admitted, assessed and standard haematolo...

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Main Authors: Darryl Wood, Benjamin Sartorius, Richard Hift
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2016-03-01
Series:South African Family Practice
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Online Access:https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/5676
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