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International Journal of Recent Trends in Science and Technology, ISSN 2277-2812 E-ISSN: 2249-8109

Volume 16, Issue 2, Sept 2015 pp 390-391

Research Article

Rare case of snake bite on face

Jaiom Dagar, Ashok Jagtap, Chandershekhar Aundhakar, Archana Patil

Department of Paediatric, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad, Maharashtra, INDIA.

Abstract
Introduction: Snake bite is a major problem in rural India with more than 2 lakh snake bites being reported annually in India of which 35000-50,000 die. The lower extremities 59% were among the commonest part bitten followed by upper extremities amounting to 38.1%. Head, ear, back and buttocks accounted for the rest 2.9%. Snake bite is a common medical emergency faced mainly by rural populations in tropical and subtropical countries with heavy rainfall and humid climate. In the house: Snakes may enter the house in search of food or to find a hiding place for a while. If possible, try to avoid sleeping on the ground.² we report a case of snake bite on face.