Presentation and outcome of snake bite among children in Sokoto, North-Western Nigeria

Background: Snake bite with envenomation is a medical emergency. Children are at risk of severe manifestations due to small body mass. Unlike adult population, there is limited data on snake bite among children in Sokoto, North-Western Nigeria. We described the presentation and outcome of snake bite...

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Main Authors: Usman M Sani, Nma M Jiya, Paul K Ibitoye, Mohamad M Ahmad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2013-01-01
Series:Sahel Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://www.smjonline.org/article.asp?issn=1118-8561;year=2013;volume=16;issue=4;spage=148;epage=153;aulast=Sani