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Chippaux Jean-Philippe. (2009). Incidence mondiale et prise en charge des envenimations ophidiennes et scorpioniques = Global incidence of snake and scorpion envenoming. M S - Medecine Sciences, 25 (2), p. 197-200. ISSN 0767-0974.

Titre du document
Incidence mondiale et prise en charge des envenimations ophidiennes et scorpioniques = Global incidence of snake and scorpion envenoming
Année de publication
2009
Type de document
Article référencé dans le Web of Science WOS:000263550800019
Auteurs
Chippaux Jean-Philippe
Source
M S - Medecine Sciences, 2009, 25 (2), p. 197-200 ISSN 0767-0974
Snakebites and the scorpion stings constitute a neglected public health problem, first because their incidence is poorly known and, second, because low income populations are involved. Accidents of envenoming are still regarded cis inevitable, leading to limitations of their management. A better knowledge of the incidence and severity of the envenoming should result in a better control. Antivenoms are well tolerated, due to high purification of immunoglobulin, and became the most effective treatment. But they remain inaccessible to the populations of underdeveloped countries because of its high cost but also logistic difficulties. WHO has made recommendations to standardize the manufacture of the antivenoms and facilitate their diffusion where required.
Plan de classement
Santé : généralités [050]
Identifiant IRD
PAR00003372
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