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Analysis of Snakebite Data from Pappinisseri Vishachikilsa Society, Kannur, Kerala (India)

Snakebite is a significant medical issue in India, and several factors influence the region-wise incidence. This paper analyzes and reports mortality and incidence figures from one medical center in Kannur district, Kerala. The gender profile of snakebite patients showed that adult males are in the...

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Main Author: Romulus Whitaker, Samir Whitaker
Format: Printed Book
Published: Calicut Medical Journal 2005;4(2):e2 2005
Online Access:http://10.26.1.76/ks/00919.mht
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