Snakebite incidence in two townships in Mandalay Division, Myanmar.
The global incidence of snakebite is estimated at more than 2.5 million cases annually, with greater than 100,000 deaths. Historically, Myanmar has one of the highest incidences of venomous snakebites. In order to improve the health outcomes of snakebite patients in Myanmar, access to accurate snake...
Main Authors: | Mohammad Afzal Mahmood, Dale Halliday, Robert Cumming, Khin-Thida Thwin, Mya Myint Zu Kyaw, Julian White, Sam Alfred, David Warrell, David Bacon, Win Naing, Myat Myat Thein, Nyein Nyein Chit, Sarah Serhal, Chen Au Peh |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2018-07-01
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Series: | PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6053239?pdf=render |
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