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| Issue : 3 | Page : 100-101 |
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Neglected snakebite injury and harmful practices in rural settings: A report of an 8-year-old child from Nigeria
Ibrahim Aliyu1, Godpower Chinedu Michael2, Halima Umar Ibrahim3, Umma Idris3, Randolph T Akuhwa4
1 Department of Paediatrics, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria
2 Department of Family Medicine, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria
3 Federal Medical Centre, Birnin Kudu, Nigeria
4 Department of Paediatrics, University of Maiduguri; Federal Medical Centre, Makurdi, Nigeria
Correspondence Address:
Dr. Ibrahim Aliyu
Department of Paediatrics, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Bayero University, Kano
Nigeria
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None  | 1 |
DOI: 10.4103/LJMS.LJMS_67_18
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Snakebite is prevalent in some communities in Nigeria. Unfortunately, some patients still find it difficult to readily assess health care, resulting in late presentation, whereas others will prefer to use traditional remedies, only seeking orthodox care late after experiencing failure of traditional remedies; this accounts for significant increase in cases of complications and mortalities witnessed. Therefore, the case of an 8-year-old boy who had carpet viper bite on the right hand that developed gangrene due to late presentation is highlighted.
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