@article{102330,
  keywords = {Antivenom, Envenoming, Snakes, Gabon},
  author = {Ondo RO and Nkilly GE and Oliveira S and Obiang PN and Guissou FR and Orema SD and Bivigou WM and Anani UM and Hevezogo JO and Lawson JM and Tchoua R},
  title = {Epidemiological Aspects and Management of Ophidien Envenimation in Libreville},
  abstract = {<p><strong>Introduction</strong>: In 2017, WHO reintegrated snake bites into neglected tropical diseases. Our objective was to describe the epidemiological characteristics of ophidian envenomations treated in Libreville from 01/01/2012 to 03/31/2019.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Methodology</strong>: This was a retrospective descriptive multicenter study over 7 years (2012-2018) and prospective (1st quarter 2019) about 23 cases. All patients received for ophidian envenomation with key information for our study were included. Ethical considerations were respected.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Results</strong>: We conducted our study on 23 cases of ophidian envenomation. The median age was 26 years. There was a slight male predominance with a sex ratio of 1.09. Bites were mainly nocturnal 34.78% of cases. The lower limb was most affected 73.91% of cases. Local syndrome was the most common clinical sign. Viperine syndrome accounted for 95.65% of cases. Biological tests were not often requested. Those who had c</p>

<p><strong>Conclusion</strong>: The establishment of therapeutic protocols and the accessibility to antivenom will contribute to improving the hospital management of these pathologies.</p>
},
  year = {2025},
  journal = {Open Journal of Emergency Medicine},
  volume = {13},
  pages = {99-107},
  publisher = {Scientific Research Publishing, Inc.},
  issn = {2332-1806, 2332-1814},
  url = {https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation?paperid=143131},
  doi = {10.4236/ojem.2025.132011},
  language = {eng},
}