Complication in Neglected Non-Venomous Snake Bite in Rural Area; What We Need to Anticipate
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Snake bite is common condition that lead to great consequence in the rural area of tropical country. Although snakebite is treatable, WHO listed snakebite as Neglected Tropical Disease. Epidemiology data of snakebite not known exactly, the real data may be higher than data inscribed. Both venomous and non-venomous snake are can lead to fatal condition and make the victim consequences morbidity and mortality. Non-venomous snakebite also have potential risk of infection, coagulopathy, and traumatic feelings. Prognosis affected by many factors from snake venom, the victim, and environment that led to delayed medical treatment. Here, we report a case of neglected non-venomous snakebite wound that lead to severe infection of the limb.
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