Death rates of snakebites in Vadodara, mid-Gujarat: a 3-year study

Abstract

Background: Snakebite is one of the important causes of death in India. The actual incidences of snakebites are more than the number declared from official hospital records because of underreporting of cases because of many reasons. It is the only poisoning in which typical seasonal variations are present, as the incidences are typically higher in monsoon season. Objectives: To determine the magnitude, seasonal trends, and death toll of snakebite cases.