Poisoning — Nepal
Over the past few days, there has been a sudden increase in the number of snakebite victims who visited Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital (STIDH) to receive medical treatment. The majority of these patients showed coagulopathy due to viper bites. The number of snakebite cases usually increases significantly during the monsoon season. A total of 60 snakebite victims were admitted in the month of June alone last year [2016]. More snakebite victims, therefore, are expected to be
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