Publications by authors named "Suleman A Mohammed"
PLoS Negl Trop Dis
June 2023
Article Synopsis
- Envenoming by Echis spp. snakes, common in West Africa, leads to serious blood clotting issues, and early diagnosis is essential for patient management.*
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- A study at Kaltungo General Hospital tested the effectiveness of the 20-minute whole blood clotting test (20WBCT) in detecting venom-induced coagulopathy, finding it had a sensitivity of 87.2% but a lower specificity of 50%.*
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- The 20WBCT is a practical and cost-effective bedside test for identifying VICC, though it can produce false positives, indicating the need for further testing.*
