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SNAKEBITE
What is SNAKEBITE ?
BITE FROM A POISONOUS SNAKE. BITES ON THE EXTREMITIES ARE MOST COMMON.
BUT BITES ON THE HEAD AND TRUNK ARE MOST DANGEROUS
Body Areas Affected:
EXPOSED SKIN, BLOOD AND LYMPHATIC SYSTEM.
Symptoms:
SEVERE PAIN AND SWELLING AROUND THE BITE
FEVER
SKIN DISCOLORATION THAT RESEMBLES BRUISING AROUND THE BITE
BLEEDING SPOTS UNDER THE SKIN ALL OVER THE BODY
NUMBNESS AND TINGLING AROUND THE MOUTH AND IN THE HANDS AND FEET
EXCESSIVE SWEATING
LOW BLOOD PRESSURE AND SHOCK
BREATHING DIFFICULTY
BLURRED VISION
HEADACHE
Causes:
BITE FROM POISONOUS SNAKE
Prevention:
WEAR PROTECTIVE SHOES, BOOTS AND CLOTHING FOR HIKING, CAMPING, FISHING,
AND HUNTING. PREVENT COMPLICATIONS BY CARRYING A SNAKEBITE KIT AND
INSTRUCTIONS.
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