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Taiwan's venomous snakebite: epidemiological, evolution and geographic differences.

Dong-Zong Hung1

  • 1Division of Toxicology, Emergency Department, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, 160, Sec. 3, Taichung Harbor Road, Taichung 407, Taiwan. hdz66@vghtc.gov.tw

Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
|February 18, 2004
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Taiwan

Area of Science:

  • Herpetology
  • Epidemiology
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Taiwan's climate and diverse habitats support numerous venomous snake species.
  • Six principal venomous snakes (Naja atra, Bungarus multicinctus, Deinagkistrodon acutus, Trimeresurus mucrosquamatus, Trimeresurus stejnegeri, Daboia russelii siamensis) pose significant health risks.
  • Environmental changes over 20-30 years may impact venomous snake populations and distribution, affecting snakebite incidence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the epidemiological data of snakebite cases in Taiwan over the past 30 years.
  • To investigate the geographical distribution of venomous snakebites.
  • To identify effective treatments for different venomous snakebites.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 286 snakebite cases treated at a central Taiwan medical center.

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  • Examination of snakebite-related epidemiological data spanning 30 years.
  • Correlation of snakebite incidence with geographical factors and human-snake habitat overlap.

    • Main Results:

    • Snakebite rates vary geographically, linked to overlapping human and snake habitats.
    • Trimeresurus mucrosquamatus and Trimeresurus stejnegeri are the most common causes of snakebites in Taiwan.
    • Deinagkistrodon acutus and Daboia russelii siamensis bites are prevalent in southern and eastern Taiwan, while Naja atra bites are most common in central Taiwan.

    Conclusions:

    • Geographical distribution of venomous snakebites in Taiwan is influenced by habitat overlap.
    • Prompt antivenom treatment is crucial for reducing snakebite mortality.
    • For Bungarus multicinctus bites, airway management and ventilation support are vital alongside antivenom therapy.