A retrospective study of the epidemiological and clinical profile of snakebites in an aspirational district of Karnataka
Snakebite remains a major public health concern in India, particularly among young males. Neurotoxic envenoming, predominantly due to the common krait, was most common in this study area. The frequent use of traditional medicine before seeking medical care underscores the need for community education and early referral to health care facilities. Strengthening awareness, timely administration of antisnake venom, and improved documentation are essential to reduce morbidity and mortality from snakebites.
Authors
- Chandan Nagendraswamy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2596-5234)
- Kalesh M Karun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9940-8764)
- Manish Barvaliya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5285-8883)
- Dodda Basava Janekunte
- Phaniraj Vastrad
- J Johnson
- Ravindranath Mavinkatti
- Arti Birajdar
Institutions
- Government of India (IN)
- Hutt Hospital (NZ)
- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (IN)
- University of Agricultural Sciences Raichur (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Porto Biomedical Journal
- Published
- 2025-11-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/j.pbj.0000000000000306
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Venomous Animal Envenomation and Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.82
Funders
- Indian Council of Medical Research
- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare