Improving the control of snakebite envenomation in Latin America and the Caribbean: a discussion on pending issues.

An editorial is presented which explores the pending issues to deal with snakebite envenomation in Latin America and the Caribbean with the aim of highlighting areas where urgent actions are required. Topics include the accurate estimation of snakebite incidence and mortality, the need to strengthen the regional research capacity and to foster links between the scientific community, the clinical realm and policymakers and the improvement of antivenom availability and accessibility.