ABSTRACT

Snakebite is often fatal and occupational disease, especially in rural parts of the tropical and subtropical Indian region. This retrospective study analyzed the prevalence and management of snake bites in the East Maharashtra region. Snakebite is one of the prime reasons for mortality caused due to poisoning. The objective of the current study was to investigate epidemiology, clinical and non-clinical presentation, mortality rate, and complications of anti-snake venom from tertiary care hospitals in the East Marathwada region. The retrospective study was done among patients with snakebite envenomation, admitted to the tertiary care hospital, Maharashtra for 12 months. These data were compiled on a patient information sheet and analyzed using descriptive statistics such as percentages. There were 300 cases of snakebites, 55% were found as poisonous bites, and 62% of male victims suffered from a bite. Krait bites reported a high incidence. Among the vasculotoxic bites, russell’s viper bites predominated. The mortality rate was 3%. Acute kidney injury respiratory failure and early onset of symptoms were associated with poor outcomes. Most of the victims were farmers, as farming is the main occupation in the study area. Snakebite is a rural and occupational hazard majority occurrence is among farmers and plantation workers. The majority of bite cases were recorded in the rainy season. There is a need to educate the rural population about the type of snake for effective treatment. Keywords: Snakebite, India, Cobra, Krait, Russell's viper
Publication date: 01/10/2023

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2023/12.10.7516