Snakebites in Europe are mostly due to bites from Viperidae species of the genus Vipera.
This represents a neglected public health hazard with poorly defined incidence, morbidity …

In 2009, snakebites were included in the list of the World Health Organization (WHO)
neglected diseases. Dermatological literature lacks current and up‐to‐date articles about …

Background: Around the world, snake bite envenomation remains an underreported human
health hazard. Envenomation can cause local and systemic complications, especially when …

Indonesia as one of the largest tropical and agricultural countries in the world shared the
particularly high burden cases of snakebite. In the last decade, World Health Organization …

The venom of poisonous snakes comprises a complex mixture of several proteins with other
less significant constituents, resulting in principles capable of changing viable tissues. The …

The genus Vipera encompasses most species of medically significant venomous snakes of
Europe, with Italy harbouring four of them. Envenomation by European vipers can result in …

Bites to the human hand, be it from a pet, a stray animal or even a fellow human, may often
have dire consequences for the person suffering the insult. Bites by mammals are a common …

Introduction and importance Snake bites represent a significant public health issue
worldwide, as venomous snake bites can result in lethal consequences if not treated …

Encounters with venomous snakes can lead to substantial morbidity or mortality if managed
inappropriately. Medical management is the mainstay of treatment, but surgery may be …

Snakebites are a relatively rare medical emergency in Europe. In more than half of the
annual cases caused by Vipera ammodytes, Vipera berus, and Vipera aspis …