A review of human dog-bite injuries in Kitui South subcounty, Kenya (2017-2021).

Introduction: Dog bites continue to be a serious public health issue due to their association with the transmission of rabies virus. In Kenya, there are no studies estimating dog-bite incidence. Annual mortalities resulting from dog-mediated rabies are estimated at 523 (95% confidence interval 134-1100).

Traditional remedies and other characteristics among human snakebite survivors in Baringo county, Kenya, 2010-2020: a case series.

Background: Seeking traditional remedies following snakebites leads to avoidable deaths in rural settings in developing countries.

Methods: In this case series study, we identified and recruited 169 snakebite survivors in Baringo county, a hard-to-reach region in northwestern Kenya, who experienced snakebites from 2010 to 2020 using a snowballing technique. We explored associations between traditional and hospital care in managing snakebites and other characteristics.