Abstract

Total 79 cases of snakebite poisoning were studied between 1st January 2013 to 31st December 2013. Males were 58 (73.41%) and females were 21 (26.59%). Maximum sufferers were agriculturists 51 (64.55%). 51 (64.55%) were married. 74 (93.68%) victims of snake bite were Hindus. 67 (84.8%) cases belong to rural population. 51 (64.5%) cases shown the most common site of bite is lower limb. 18 cases (22.8%) were elapidae bites and 14 cases (17.7%) were viperidae bites among poisonous snakes. 37 cases (46.8%) were non poisonous bites. Maximum 39 cases (49.3%) were reported from July to September. 69 cases (87.3%) discharged after successful treatment where as 10 (12.7%) cases expired.

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