Snakebite patterns in rural Sri Lanka and their implications for preventive measures
We identified epidemiological findings that indicate possible avenues for prevention. Protective footwear would prevent outdoor bites, including 83% D. russelii bites and 52% H. hypnale bites. Long-handled tools would prevent H. hypnale bites to the hands, and safer sleeping environments would prevent B. caeruleus bites.
Authors
- Geoffrey K. Isbister (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1519-7419)
- Subodha Waiddyanatha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6184-7948)
- Supun Wedasingha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3703-9764)
- Sisira Hemananda Siribaddana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5821-2557)
- Asela Wijayasekara
- Anjana Silva
- Kosala Weerakoon
Institutions
- University of Peradeniya (LK)
- Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (LK)
- South Asian Clinical Toxicology Research Collaboration (LK)
- Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (LK)
- University of Newcastle Australia (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS neglected tropical diseases
- Published
- 2026-03-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0014092
- Primary Topic
- Venomous Animal Envenomation and Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00