When the bite is not the threat: non-venomous snakebites and their impact on rural child health
Background While the clinical management of venomous snakebites has been widely studied, little attention has been paid to paediatric bites from non-venomous or mildly venomous snakes in Sri Lanka. Although medically less severe, these bites frequently lead to healthcare visits and even hospital adm...
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| Main Authors: | Kavinda Dayasiri, Achila Ranasinghe, Nayani Suraweera, Priyanga Burhan |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2025-07-01
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| Series: | BMJ Paediatrics Open |
| Online Access: | https://bmjpaedsopen.bmj.com/content/9/1/e003583.full |
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