@article{fdi:010090939, title = {{I}ncidence mondiale et prise en charge des envenimations ophidiennes et scorpioniques}, author = {{C}hippaux, {J}ean-{P}hilippe}, editor = {}, language = {{FRE}}, abstract = {{S}nakebites 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. {A}ccidents 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. {A}ntivenoms are well tolerated, due to high purification of immunoglobulin, and became the most effective treatment. {B}ut 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.}, keywords = {}, booktitle = {}, journal = {{M}/{S} - {M}edecine {S}ciences}, volume = {25}, numero = {2}, pages = {197--200}, ISSN = {0767-0974}, year = {2009}, DOI = {10.1051/medsci/2009252197}, URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010090939}, }