An epidemiological study of patients with snake biting in the health centre of Bandar Mahshahr, SW Iran

Abstract

Snake biting is one of the most important medical emergencies in Khuzestan Province SW Iran. Therefore, the current epidemiological study was conducted in the Mahshar of Khuzestan to initiate preventive measures to reduce snake biting incidences. In the current study the data of snake biting was studied from the points of epidemiological aspects. The data were collected from health centre of Bandar Mahshahr regarding patients with snake biting during 1997-2001. Totally, 190 files were studied during five years. The indicated parameters in the results were: age, sex, season and month of biting, geographical of location of biting and location of bite in the body. According to the results of the current study, snake biting is a seasonal phenomenon based in Bandar Mahshahr. This care program should be worked for all the people but be more concerned amongst middle-aged males during the warmer months in Bandar Mahshahr area regarding this medical emergency. © 2012 Academic Journals Inc.