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Snake Bite
Emergency Medicine · General & Systemic
Severe
Severity
Common in agricultural regions — estimated millions of bites occur worldwide annually, with significant impact in South Asia
Prevalence
No
Contagious
Emergency Medicine
Specialist
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🛡️Prevention of Snake Bite
- 1wearing sturdy
- 2closed footwear and long trousers when walking in areas known to have snakes
- 3using a flashlight when walking outdoors at night in snake-prone regions
- 4avoiding reaching into holes
- 5dense vegetation
- 6or under rocks without checking first
- 7keeping living and working areas clear of debris that could shelter snakes
- 8seeking immediate medical care after any snake bite regardless of initial symptom severity
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This page is for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional. In emergencies, call 112.