Niken Wahyu Puspaningtyas
Departemen Ilmu Kesehatan Anak Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Indonesia, Rumah Sakit Cipto Mangunkusumo, Jakarta

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Gigitan Ular: Manajemen Terkini Niken Wahyu Puspaningtyas; Rismala Dewi; Ashfahani Imanadhia
Majalah Kedokteran Indonesia Vol 72 No 2 (2022): Journal of The Indonesian Medical Association - Majalah Kedokteran Indonesia, Vo
Publisher : PENGURUS BESAR IKATAN DOKTER INDONESIA (PB IDI)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47830/jinma-vol.72.2-2022-386

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Snakebite is declared as neglected tropical disease by WHO in 2009. Limited report and collection data about the exact number of snakebite national incidents shows that this case lacking of attention. Moreover, control program, management, also proper treatment have not been understood by public and health workers. In fact, snakebite is a medical emergency that can lead to permanent disability, limb amputation, and even death. For this reason, effort are needed to reduce morbidity and mortality that arise through preventive, curative, including comprehensive understanding of related proper, safe, and effective case management.