Comprehensive Review of Epidemiology and Treatment of Snakebite Envenomation in West Africa: Case of Benin
Snakebite envenomation (SBE) constitutes a public health, social, and economic problem affecting poor communities in intertropical and subtropical regions. This review sought to synthesize literature on snakebite envenomation in Benin to highlight research perspectives and strategies for better mana...
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| author | Ayékotchami Jacques Dossou Adandé Belarmain Fandohan Timothy Omara Jean-Philippe Chippaux |
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| description | Snakebite envenomation (SBE) constitutes a public health, social, and economic problem affecting poor communities in intertropical and subtropical regions. This review sought to synthesize literature on snakebite envenomation in Benin to highlight research perspectives and strategies for better management of the menace. A literature search performed in multidisciplinary electronic databases showed that the prevalence of SBE is high in Benin, but the incidences, associated morbidities, and mortalities are greatly underestimated. Most snake envenomations are by Echis ocellatus in Northern Benin during the rainy season. Adults involved in agricultural activities are the most affected. The absence of antivenin serum in the most affected areas explains the preference for alternative and traditional medicine as the first-line treatment for SBE in Benin. In conclusion, it would be imperative to revitalize the snakebite reporting system in order to have better epidemiological data and to develop a sustainable national strategy for the control and management of snakebite envenomation. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f7fab12129b14ef1b13f5e087efd6a192024-10-03T07:53:03ZengHindawi LimitedJournal of Tropical Medicine1687-96942024-01-01202410.1155/2024/8357312Comprehensive Review of Epidemiology and Treatment of Snakebite Envenomation in West Africa: Case of BeninAyékotchami Jacques Dossou0Adandé Belarmain Fandohan1Timothy Omara2Jean-Philippe Chippaux3Research Unit in Forestry and Conservation of BioresourcesResearch Unit in Forestry and Conservation of BioresourcesDepartment of ChemistryParis Cité UniversitySnakebite envenomation (SBE) constitutes a public health, social, and economic problem affecting poor communities in intertropical and subtropical regions. This review sought to synthesize literature on snakebite envenomation in Benin to highlight research perspectives and strategies for better management of the menace. A literature search performed in multidisciplinary electronic databases showed that the prevalence of SBE is high in Benin, but the incidences, associated morbidities, and mortalities are greatly underestimated. Most snake envenomations are by Echis ocellatus in Northern Benin during the rainy season. Adults involved in agricultural activities are the most affected. The absence of antivenin serum in the most affected areas explains the preference for alternative and traditional medicine as the first-line treatment for SBE in Benin. In conclusion, it would be imperative to revitalize the snakebite reporting system in order to have better epidemiological data and to develop a sustainable national strategy for the control and management of snakebite envenomation.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2024/8357312 |
| spellingShingle | Ayékotchami Jacques Dossou Adandé Belarmain Fandohan Timothy Omara Jean-Philippe Chippaux Comprehensive Review of Epidemiology and Treatment of Snakebite Envenomation in West Africa: Case of Benin Journal of Tropical Medicine |
| title | Comprehensive Review of Epidemiology and Treatment of Snakebite Envenomation in West Africa: Case of Benin |
| title_full | Comprehensive Review of Epidemiology and Treatment of Snakebite Envenomation in West Africa: Case of Benin |
| title_fullStr | Comprehensive Review of Epidemiology and Treatment of Snakebite Envenomation in West Africa: Case of Benin |
| title_full_unstemmed | Comprehensive Review of Epidemiology and Treatment of Snakebite Envenomation in West Africa: Case of Benin |
| title_short | Comprehensive Review of Epidemiology and Treatment of Snakebite Envenomation in West Africa: Case of Benin |
| title_sort | comprehensive review of epidemiology and treatment of snakebite envenomation in west africa case of benin |
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