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Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research

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    Retrospective Study of Snake Bite Cases Autopsied at Government Chengalpattu Medical College and Hospital


    S. Mathipa, V. Suresh kumar, P.R. Guru prasad, H. Krishna shree
    JCDR. 2023: 796-801

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    Snake bite is an underestimated cause of accidental deaths in India. This hospital based post-mortem study has been carried out at Government Chengalpattu Medical college and Hospital during the year 2021 (1 year). Total of 1437 autopsies were conducted in the mortuary of Chengalpattu medical college and hospital during this period. Out of total 1437 cases of post mortem examinations, 229 poisoning cases noted and out of 229 poisoning cases, Snake bite was observed in 39 (2.71%) cases. Total 27 (69.23%) males and 12 (30.77%) females died due to snake bite. Maximum cases were observed in 11 – 30 years of age group and were 17 (43.59%). The male to female ratio was 2.25:1. Maximum number of deaths belong to rural area, comprising of 31 (79.49%) out of 39, while 8 (20.51%) deaths were belonged to urban area. Maximum deaths are occurred between 6 to 24 hours (46.15%) from bite. The need to educate the public about hazards of snake bite, early hospital referral and treatment.

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