MEDIA AND RESOURCES
The Urgent Need to Develop Novel Strategies for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Snakebites
Snakebite envenoming (SBE) is a priority neglected tropical disease, which kills in excess of 100,000 people per year. Additionally, many millions of survivors also suffer through disabilities and long-term health consequences.
Mechanisms underpinning the permanent muscle damage induced by snake venom metalloprotease
Snakebite is a major neglected tropical health issue that affects over 5 million people worldwide resulting in around 1.8 million envenomations and 100,000 deaths each year.
Rapid action saves lives—A multifaceted community education programme increases awareness about snakes and snakebites among the rural population of Tamil Nadu, India
Repurposing Cancer Drugs Batimastat and Marimastat to Inhibit the Activity of a Group I Metalloprotease from the Venom of the Western Diamondback Rattlesnake, Crotalus atrox
Rapid identification of bilateral adrenal and pituitary haemorrhages induced by Russell's viper envenomation results in positive patient outcome
Intramuscular Bleeding and Formation of Microthrombi during Skeletal Muscle Damage Caused by a Snake Venom Metalloprotease and a Cardiotoxin
Development of Wunderlich syndrome following a Russell’s viper bite
Snakebite envenomation is a high priority neglected tropical disease that predominantly affects rural communities living in developing countries.
Challenges in diagnosing and treating snakebites in a rural population of Tamil Nadu, India: The views of clinicians
Snakebites cause death, disability and economic devastation to their victims, people who live almost exclusively in rural areas.
Peripheral Arterial Thrombosis following Russell's Viper Bites
Envenomings by Russell's viper (Daboia russelii), a species of high medical importance in India and other Asian countries, commonly result in hemorrhage, coagulopathies, necrosis, and acute kidney injury.
Priapism following a juvenile Russell’s viper bite: An unusual case report
Following a bite from a juvenile Russell’s viper (Daboia russelii), a priapism (painful erection) developed rapidly in a 16-year-old male and only subsided after administration of antivenom 3 hours later.
The Effectiveness of Antibiotics in Managing Bacterial Infections on Bite Sites following Snakebite Envenomation
Snakebite envenomation (SBE) is a life-threatening medical emergency with a high mortality rate.
Priapism following a juvenile Russell’s viper bite: An unusual case report
Following a bite from a juvenile Russell’s viper (Daboia russelii), a priapism (painful erection) developed rapidly in a 16-year-old male and only subsided after administration of antivenom 3 hours later.