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Volume 5, Issue 1
  • ISSN: 2950-5704
  • E-ISSN: 2950-5712

Abstract

Human toxin poisoning from a variety of sources, including plants, animals, and chemical compounds, is a major concern for global health. Snake envenomation is a common and possibly fatal kind of poisoning among these. In addition to covering other well-known toxin exposures, this page offers a thorough study of human poisoning episodes with a special focus on snake envenomation. The study begins by outlining the geographic distribution of venomous snake species and their effects on various populations. It next discusses the occurrence of snakebite incidents worldwide. It explores the complex structure of snake venom and clarifies the many impacts of its constituent parts on human physiology.

The article investigates the corresponding clinical signs and medical care strategies by classifying venoms into hemotoxic, neurotoxic, and cytotoxic forms. The essay also looks into the socioeconomic effects of snakebite envenomation, highlighting how rural and low-income groups suffer disproportionately in areas with limited access to antivenom and medical care. It also emphasizes the efforts made by local programs and international health organizations to lessen the burden of morbidity and mortality associated with snakebite injuries. The article extends its focus beyond snake envenomation to include additional causes of human poisoning, such as plant toxins, chemical pollutants, and animal venoms. It provides prominent examples of poisoning occurrences produced by various compounds as well as an explanation of the mechanics of toxicity. The difficulties in diagnosing and treating such situations are also discussed, emphasizing the value of prompt and precise medical interventions.

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A Comprehensive Examination of Common Poisoning and Snakebite Envenoming: Clinical Characteristics, Therapeutic Approaches, and Implications
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Keyword(s): antivenoms; hospital care; mortality; Poisoning; prehospital care; snake bite poisoning

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