The psychological impact of snakebite, a neglected aspect in WHO snakebite treatment guidelines for Africa: Lesson learnt from a historical case report from Zambia

Authors

  • Jules Tolboom Consultant, International Child Health & Nutrition Zaaikorf 6, 6581WP Malden, The Netherlands

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55320/mjz.48.1.60

Keywords:

Snakebite treatment, who guidelines, lubwe mission hospital, Zambia, puff adder, psychological co-morbidity

Abstract

From a historical case of systemic envenoming and depression in Zambia details were kept. Presenting features fitted a viper bite,  warranting polyvalent antivenom intravenously. Applying presently used 'WHO guidelines for prevention and clinical management of snakebite in Africa' (2010), indicate a puff adder (Bitis arietans) bite and similar treatment. Snakebite treatment guidelines need an update on psychological co-morbidity.

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Published

07-04-2021

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Section

Case Report

How to Cite

The psychological impact of snakebite, a neglected aspect in WHO snakebite treatment guidelines for Africa: Lesson learnt from a historical case report from Zambia. (2021). Medical Journal of Zambia, 48(1), 67-69. https://doi.org/10.55320/mjz.48.1.60

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