Paediatric snakebite envenoming: the world's most neglected 'Neglected Tropical Disease'?

Authors :: Pach S
Le Geyt J
Gutiérrez JM
Williams D
Maduwage KP
Habib AG
Gustin R
Avila-Agüero ML
Ya KT
Halbert J
Source :: Archives of disease in childhood [Arch Dis Child] 2020 Dec; Vol. 105 (12), pp. 1135-1139. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Sep 30.
Publication Year :: 2020
Abstract: Snakebite disproportionally affects children living in impoverished rural communities. The WHO has recently reinstated snakebites on its list of Neglected Tropical Diseases and launched a comprehensive Strategy for the Prevention and Control of Snakebite Envenoming. In the first of a two paper series, we describe the epidemiology, socioeconomic impact and key prevention strategies. We also explore current challenges and priorities including the production and distribution of safe and effective antivenom.<br />Competing Interests: Competing interests: None declared.<br /> (© Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2020. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.)

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