Snakebites are a far bigger problem than we knew: new study maps the hidden dangers

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Snakebites are a far bigger problem than we knew: new study maps the hidden dangers

Not every snakebite injects venom. When venom enters the body, however, it can cause snake envenoming. This is a potentially fatal condition that mostly affects poor rural communities across tropical and subtropical regions where people don't have easy access to medical care.

Not every snakebite injects venom. When venom enters the body, however, it can cause snake envenoming. This is a potentially fatal condition that mostly affects poor rural communities across tropical and subtropical regions where people don't have easy access to medical care.

Источник: Phys.org