The 6th international conference on envenomation by Snakebites and Scorpion Stings in Africa: a crucial step for the management of envenomation
J. venom. anim. toxins incl. trop. dis
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22: 11, 2016.
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en Inglés
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ABSTRACT
During the 6th International Conference on Envenomation by Snakebites and Scorpion Stings in Africa held in Abidjan, from 1 to 5 June 2015, the measures for the management of envenomation were discussed and new recommendations were adopted by the participants. The high incidence and severity of this affliction were confirmed by several studies conducted in African countries. The poor availability of antivenom, particularly because of the cost, was also highlighted. Some experiences have been reported, mainly those regarding the financial support of antivenom in Burkina Faso (more than 90 %) and Togo (up to 60 %) or the mandatory reporting of cases in Cameroon. Key recommendations concerned improvement of epidemiological information based on case collection; training of health workers in the management of envenomation; policy to promote the use of effective and safe antivenom; and antivenom funding by sharing its costs with stakeholders in order to improve antivenom accessibility for low-income patients.(AU)
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Asunto principal:
Mordeduras de Serpientes
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Antivenenos
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Políticas
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Picaduras de Escorpión
Tipo de estudio:
Evaluación Económica en Salud
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Estudio pronóstico
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
J. venom. anim. toxins incl. trop. dis
Año:
2016
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Artículo
Institución/País de afiliación:
Institut Pasteur de Côte d'Ivoire/CI
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Universidade Estadual Paulista/BR
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Université d'Abomey-Calavi/BJ
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