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Archives   2005

Myanmar   Health   Sciences   Research   Journal

Volume   17,  Number   1

TITLE:   Epidemiological study of sea snakebite victims of Kyaikkami Township (Mon-State).
AUTHOR:   Tun Pe; Sann Mya; Aye Aye Myint; Min Than Htay; Maung Maung Toe
SOURCE:   Myanmar Health Sciences Research Journal. 2005; 17(1): 32-35
ABSTRACT:   An earlier community-based epidemiological study of sea snakebites highlights that its prevalence based on hospital statistics is grossly underestimated and possible influence of fishing technique on its prevalence. In order to clarify the statements, a community-based study of sea snake bite victims was carried out in Kyaikkami, Mon State where its fishing technique differs from the earlier study. A house to house survey was conducted and structured questionnaires designed to cover circumstance of the bite, treatment-seeking behavior, fatality, use of first-aid and prophylaxis were asked to the victims. The total number of the bite for 4yrs is 46. Yearly incidence for 4 yrs (1999-2002) is 27.7, 11.9, 15 and 22.8/100000 respectively. Majority (67%) of them were bitten on hands and 33% on legs while drawing/unloading fish net. Majority of the cases are still using no longer recommended first aid-treatment. No prophylactic measures were taken against the bite (97.8%). Majority (57%) sought treatment from traditional healers consisting of either application of herbal medicine to wound or wound incision and suction. Nine (19.6%) sought hospital treatment, 8 (17.4%) at local clinic and 3 (6.5%) sought home remedy (advising to take coconut juice and rub wound with lime). Since only 19.6% sought hospital treatment, the incidence of sea snakebite based on hospital statistics is grossly underestimated. Health education on use of correct first-aid and taking precautions/prophylactic measures at work should be given to fishing community and practice of harmful treatment of traditional healers and unscientific home remedy should be discouraged.
SUBJECT HEADINGS:   Snake Bites.
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