Venom detection kits in the management of snakebite in Central province, Papua New Guinea.

The bites of six species of venomous elapid snakes in Central Province Papua New Guinea produce similar clinical syndromes. Optimal management of envenomed patients involves the use of monospecific antivenom. In this study, Venom Detection Kits (VDKs) (CSL Diagnostics, Melbourne) were used to try to...

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Autori principali: Trevett, A, Lalloo, D, Nwokolo, N, Theakston, D, Naraqi, S, Warrell, D
Natura: Journal article
Lingua:English
Pubblicazione: 1995