Annual Incidence of Snake Bite in Rural Bangladesh

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Ridwanur Rahman · Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College

Maryam Faiz · Dhaka Medical College and Hospital

Shahjada Selim · Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College

Bayzidur Rahman · UNSW Sydney

Ariful Basher · Dhaka Medical College and Hospital

Alison L Jones · Western Sydney University

Catherine D’Este

Abstract

Incidence density of snake bite in rural Bangladesh is substantially higher than previously estimated. This is likely due to better ascertainment of the incidence through a population based survey. Poor access to health services increases snake bite related morbidity and mortality; therefore, effective public health actions are warranted.

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Published in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases

Volume 4, Issue 10, pp. e860-e860

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0000860

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Annual Incidence of Snake Bite in Rural Bangladesh

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