Publications by authors named "Thattar Thody Favas"
Epidemiology and Clinical Profile of Snakebites in Goa and Surrounding Areas.
J Assoc Physicians India
March 2020
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to gather data on snake envenomation in Goa, India, to enhance identification and treatment, contributing to a national database.
- A total of 156 patients were analyzed, with a peak incidence in June-July and a demographic mostly comprised of males aged 20-59, including housewives and retired personnel.
- The majority experienced hemotoxicity, with 78.5% receiving antivenom within 6 hours; while reactions to antivenom were common, they were mostly mild, with some cases of anaphylaxis.