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Homicidal Snake Bite in Children.

Melad G Paulis1, Ayman L Faheem2

  • 1Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Egypt.

Journal of Forensic Sciences
|July 13, 2016
PubMed
Summary

Snake bites are rare in Egypt, with homicidal poisoning being exceptionally uncommon. Diagnosing such cases is challenging, relying heavily on circumstantial evidence.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Medicine
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Snake envenomation is a global health concern, though relatively infrequent in Egypt.
  • While accidental snake bites occur, intentional poisoning via snake bite is exceedingly rare.

Observation:

  • Historical accounts detail capital punishment using snakes.
  • This report details the first known instance of three children being killed by snake bite.
  • Diagnosis of such rare cases is difficult and relies on circumstantial evidence.

Findings:

  • Homicidal snake poisoning is extremely rare, with few documented cases.
  • The deliberate killing of multiple children via snake bite is unprecedented.

Implications:

  • Highlights the diagnostic challenges in obscure poisoning cases.
Keywords:
childrenfang marksforensic sciencehomicidalsnake bite

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