Viperidae snakebites in Ecuador: A review of epidemiological and ecological aspects

Viperidae snakebites in Ecuador: A review of epidemiological and ecological aspects

Snakebite envenoming is a neglected disease of public health concern. Most snakebite accidents occur in developing countries. In Ecuador, 17 viper species are responsible for 99% of official accidents, and ten species are in critical conservation states. This report analyzes the snakebite incident c...

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Main Authors: Angélica Ochoa-Avilés, Odalys S. Heredia-Andino, Samuel A. Escandón, Cristopher A. Celorio-Carvajal, María C. Arias-Peláez, Fausto Zaruma-Torres, Cleópatra A. da S. Caldeira, Andreimar M. Soares, Saulo L. Da Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-09-01
Series:Toxicon: X
Subjects:
Epidemiology of snakebites
Viperidae
Snakebite envenoming
Ecuadorian vipers
Ecuador
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590171020300291

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