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Paediatric snakebite envenoming: the world's most neglected 'Neglected Tropical Disease'?

Sophie Pach1, Jacqueline Le Geyt2, José María Gutiérrez3

  • 1General Medicine, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.

Archives of Disease in Childhood
|October 1, 2020
PubMed

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Snakebites severely impact impoverished children. This study addresses snakebite epidemiology, socioeconomic effects, and prevention strategies, highlighting antivenom challenges.

Area of Science:

  • Global Health
  • Tropical Medicine
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Snakebite envenoming disproportionately affects children in impoverished rural areas.
  • The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes snakebites as a Neglected Tropical Disease.
  • A comprehensive WHO strategy for prevention and control is now in place.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the epidemiology and socioeconomic impact of snakebite.
  • To outline key prevention strategies for snakebite envenoming.
  • To explore challenges and priorities in antivenom production and distribution.

Main Methods:

  • Epidemiological data analysis.
  • Socioeconomic impact assessment.
  • Review of current prevention strategies and antivenom supply chains.

Main Results:

  • Snakebite's significant burden on vulnerable populations.
  • Identification of critical gaps in prevention and control measures.
  • Challenges in ensuring access to safe and effective antivenom.

Conclusions:

  • Snakebite requires urgent, targeted interventions, especially for children in low-resource settings.
  • Effective prevention and control necessitate addressing socioeconomic determinants and improving antivenom accessibility.
  • Continued research and policy focus on antivenom production and equitable distribution are crucial.

Keywords:
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