Related Experiment Video
Updated: May 30, 2026

Captive Maintenance and Venom Extraction of Tityus serrulatus (Brazilian Yellow Scorpion) for Antivenom Production
Published on: October 6, 2023
[Snake bites in the emergency unit of Niamey National Hospital, Niger]
E Adehossi1, R Sani, M Boukari-Bawa
1Service de Médecine Interne, Hôpital National de Niamey, Niamey, Niger. eadehossi@yahoo.fr
Abstract:
This study was aimed at assessing envenomations caused by snakebite in Niamey National Hospital, between July 2005 and September 2006. We included 53 victims of snakebites. The wounded distribution indicated more wounded males than females (sex ratio = 1.78:1). The mean age was 29 ± 17 years. September to November seemed a period of higher risk. The snake was not identified in 60% of the cases. The bite occurred during March in 43% of the cases. Clinically, 6% of the patients showed no signs of envenomation and 7% presented bleeding disorders; 88% of the patients did not receive anti-venom. The lethality rate was 15%.
Related Concept Videos
Arboviral Encephalitis
Rabies
Acute Pyelonephritis I: Introduction
Anticholinesterase Agents: Poisoning and Treatment
Irreversible agents form a strong bond with the cholinesterase enzyme, making it inactive. The breakdown of the phosphorylated enzyme is slower than the...
Yellow Fever
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

