Introduction: 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.
Methodology: 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.
Results: 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
Conclusion: The establishment of therapeutic protocols and the accessibility to antivenom will contribute to improving the hospital management of these pathologies.
BT - Open Journal of Emergency Medicine DO - 10.4236/ojem.2025.132011 IS - 02 LA - eng M3 - Research Article N2 -Introduction: 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.
Methodology: 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.
Results: 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
Conclusion: The establishment of therapeutic protocols and the accessibility to antivenom will contribute to improving the hospital management of these pathologies.
PB - Scientific Research Publishing, Inc. PY - 2025 SP - 99 EP - 107 T2 - Open Journal of Emergency Medicine TI - Epidemiological Aspects and Management of Ophidien Envenimation in Libreville UR - https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation?paperid=143131 VL - 13 SN - 2332-1806, 2332-1814 ER -