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 |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2016-03-01
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| 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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