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Snakebite poisoning

Snakebites cause death or severe disability, both physical and psychological. However, its recognition as aninternational public health problem has been hindered by inadequate epidemiological data. There is indeed very little data about the severity of snakebites in sub-Saharan Africa and in South Sudan areas. The study’s goal is to observe the number, clinical profiles, and

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  • Research country: South Sudan
  • Ongoing research name: The burden and outcome of snake bites in three rural hospitals and one health center, South Sudan.
  • Contacts: J. Okello, A. Bortolani, R. Harrison, C. Wilunda, G. Segafredo
  • Topic: Infectious and tropical diseases
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  • Partners: Liverpool school of Hygine and Tropical Medicine


  • Snakebites cause death or severe disability, both physical and psychological. However, its recognition as aninternational public health problem has been hindered by inadequate epidemiological data. There is indeed very little data about the severity of snakebites in sub-Saharan Africa and in South Sudan areas. The study’s goal is to observe the number, clinical profiles, and outcomes of snakebites in three different hospitals and one health center in rural areas in South Sudan.

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