Snakebites and Antisnake Venom Utilization in Ghana’s Oti Region: A 6‐Year Retrospective Study
Courage Edem Ketor,
Charles Kwaku Benneh,
Kofi Boamah Mensah
et al.
Abstract:Background: Snakebite is a global environmental and occupational hazard and a significant public health threat. In rural areas, snakebite cases often go unreported and undocumented due to the lack of access to well‐structured healthcare facilities/infrastructure. In some cases, the need for antisnake venom (ASV) far outstrips supply, negatively affecting treatment outcomes. This study, therefore, assessed the epidemiological characteristics of snakebite cases, their management, and how antivenoms are utilised … Show more
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