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

Pach S.; Le Geyt J.; Gutiérrez J.M.; Williams D.; Maduwage K.P.; Habib A.G.; Gustin R.; Avila-Agüero M.L.; Ya K.T.; Halbert J. · Archives of Disease in Childhood (2020) · DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2020-319417

Resumen

Snakebite disproportionally affects children living in impoverished rural communities. The WHO has recently reinstated snakebites on its list of Neglected Tropical Diseases and launched a comprehensive Strategy for the Prevention and Control of Snakebite Envenoming. In the first of a two paper series, we describe the epidemiology, socioeconomic impact and key prevention strategies. We also explore current challenges and priorities including the production and distribution of safe and effective antivenom. © Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2020. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.

Instituciones: Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas