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Chippaux Jean-Philippe, Akaffou M. H., Allali B. K., Dosso M., Massougbodji A., Barraviera B. (2016). The 6th international conference on envenomation by snakebites and scorpion stings in Africa : a crucial step for the management of envenomation. Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins Including Tropical Diseases, 22, p. art. 11 [3 p.]. International Conference on Envenomation by Snakebites and Scorpion Stings in Africa, 6., Abidjan (CIV), 2015/06/01-05. ISSN 1678-9199.

Titre du document
The 6th international conference on envenomation by snakebites and scorpion stings in Africa : a crucial step for the management of envenomation
Année de publication
2016
Type de document
Article référencé dans le Web of Science WOS:000372906800003
Auteurs
Chippaux Jean-Philippe, Akaffou M. H., Allali B. K., Dosso M., Massougbodji A., Barraviera B.
Source
Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins Including Tropical Diseases, 2016, 22, p. art. 11 [3 p.] ISSN 1678-9199
Colloque
International Conference on Envenomation by Snakebites and Scorpion Stings in Africa, 6., Abidjan (CIV), 2015/06/01-05
During the 6th International Conference on Envenomation by Snakebites and Scorpion Stings in Africa held in Abidjan, from 1 to 5 June 2015, the measures for the management of envenomation were discussed and new recommendations were adopted by the participants. The high incidence and severity of this affliction were confirmed by several studies conducted in African countries. The poor availability of antivenom, particularly because of the cost, was also highlighted. Some experiences have been reported, mainly those regarding the financial support of antivenom in Burkina Faso (more than 90 %) and Togo (up to 60 %) or the mandatory reporting of cases in Cameroon. Key recommendations concerned: improvement of epidemiological information based on case collection; training of health workers in the management of envenomation; policy to promote the use of effective and safe antivenom; and antivenom funding by sharing its costs with stakeholders in order to improve antivenom accessibility for low-income patients.
Plan de classement
Santé : généralités [050] ; Sciences du monde animal [080]
Description Géographique
AFRIQUE
Localisation
Fonds IRD [F B010066735]
Identifiant IRD
fdi:010066735
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