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The 6 international conference on envenomation by Snakebites and Scorpion Stings in Africa: A crucial step for the management of envenomation

Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins Including Tropical Diseases, ISSN: 1678-9199, Vol: 22, Issue: 1, Page: 11
2016
  • 20
    Citations
  • 555
    Usage
  • 69
    Captures
  • 0
    Mentions
  • 516
    Social Media
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  • Citations
    20
  • Usage
    555
  • Captures
    69
  • Social Media
    516
    • Shares, Likes & Comments
      516
      • Facebook
        516

Article Description

During the 6 International Conference on Envenomation by Snakebites and Scorpion Stings in Africa held in Abidjan, from 1 to 5 June 2015, the measures for the management of envenomation were discussed and new recommendations were adopted by the participants. The high incidence and severity of this affliction were confirmed by several studies conducted in African countries. The poor availability of antivenom, particularly because of the cost, was also highlighted. Some experiences have been reported, mainly those regarding the financial support of antivenom in Burkina Faso (more than 90 %) and Togo (up to 60 %) or the mandatory reporting of cases in Cameroon. Key recommendations concerned: improvement of epidemiological information based on case collection; training of health workers in the management of envenomation; policy to promote the use of effective and safe antivenom; and antivenom funding by sharing its costs with stakeholders in order to improve antivenom accessibility for low-income patients.

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