Distinctive epidemiologic and clinical features of common krait (Bungarus caeruleus) bites in Sri Lanka.

A prospective study was designed to define epidemiologic and clinical features of krait bites to improve diagnosis, management, and prevention. Among 762 cases of venomous snake bites admitted to 10 Sri Lankan hospitals in which the snake responsible was brought and identified, 88 (11.5%) were cause...

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Main Authors: Ariaratnam, C, Sheriff, M, Theakston, R, Warrell, D
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2008