Journal of Clinical Toxicology
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Yogendra Kumar Gupta

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• Review Article
  Snake Bite in India: Current Scenario of an Old Problem
  Author(s): Yogendra Kumar Gupta and Sharda Shah Peshin Yogendra Kumar Gupta and Sharda Shah Peshin
  
  Snake bite is a significant health concern, especially in rural populations of tropical and subtropical countries. In India, snake bites take a heavy toll of human lives, and therefore warrant urgent attention. High mortality is due to poor health services in rural areas and delay in getting the victim to a well-equipped health care facility, where anti snake venom can be administered. However, geographical and species variation, logistic, economic and production issues restrict the use of anti-snake venom. India has a large repository of medicinal herbs, which have been used in folk medicine for treatment of snake bites. Though numerous herbal remedies are scientifically unsubstantiated, yet they cannot be glossed over due to their inherent advantages. They are practiced by diverse social groups for long, offering unconditional benefits. In view of limited presence of modern medical .. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-0495.1000182

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