Distinctive epidemiologic and clinical features of common krait (Bungarus caeruleus) bites in Sri Lanka.

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A prospective study was designed to define epidemiologic and clinical features of krait bites to improve diagnosis, management, and prevention. Among 762 cases of venomous snake bites admitted to 10 Sri Lankan hospitals in which the snake responsible was brought and identified, 88 (11.5%) were caused by common kraits (Bungarus caeruleus). Bites were: most frequent in September through November. Distinctive features of B. caeruleus bites (compared with bites by other species in parentheses) we...

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Authors: Ariaratnam, C; Sheriff, M; Theakston, R; Warrell, D

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene
• Volume: 79
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 458-462
• Publication date: 2008-09-01
• EISSN: 1476-1645
• ISSN: 0002-9637
• Language: English
• Keywords: Middle Aged; Sri Lanka; Prospective Studies; Adult; Seasons; Male; Bungarus; Adolescent; Aged; Child, Preschool; Antivenins; Incidence; Time Factors; Animals; Female; Child; Humans; Snake Bites