Snake bites, spider bites and scorpion stings
Date
2012-10
Authors
Rosenkranz, Bernd
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Health and Medical Publications Group (HMPG)
Abstract
Exposure of humans to natural toxins
occurs via snake bites, spider bites and
scorpion stings, or by plant or mushroom
poisonings. According to the WHO
(http://www.who.int/neglected_diseases/
diseases/snakebites/en/), envenoming is in
fact one of the neglected tropical diseases
and forms a particularly important public
health problem in tropical and subtropical
countries.
Description
The original publication is available at http://www.cmej.org.za/index.php/cmej
Keywords
Snakebites -- Treatment, Spiders -- Venom -- Diagnosis, Scorpions -- Venom -- Diagnosis
Citation
Rosenkranz, B. 2012. Snake bites, spider bites and scorpion stings. Continuing Medical Education, 30(10):355.