Estimating the global burden of snakebite can help to improve management

Jean-Philippe Chippaux, Jean-Philippe Chippaux

Abstract

Jean-Philippe Chippaux discusses the implications and limitations of a new study on the global burden of snakebite.

Conflict of interest statement

Competing Interests: The author has declared that no competing interests exist.

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