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Snake envenomation complications and outcome of their therapeutic management at general hospital Kaltungo, Gombe State, Nigeria

Background: Snake bite envenomation leads to considerable degrees of morbidity and mortality. Objectives: The objectives were to assess snakebite types, their pattern of symptom presentations in the region, complications and the clinical treatment outcome. Method: The cross-sectional and prospective study using convenient sampling method assessed patients for types of snake inflicting the bite, time interval between bite and arrival at the hospital, duration of hospitalization, complications and outcome of drug and other management procedures. Results: The mean age and standard deviation of th…

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