Press/Media: Research
Article published in The Conversation summarising our most recent work on the use of small molecule drugs delivered locally as a treatment for snakebite-induced tissue necrosis.
| Title | Snakebites can destroy skin, muscle, and even bone – exciting progress on drugs to treat them |
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| Degree of recognition | International |
| Media name/outlet | The Conversation |
| Primary Media type | Web |
| Country/Territory | South Africa |
| Date | 20/05/24 |
| Description | The World Health Organization estimates that 1.8 million to 2.7 million people are envenomed by snakes annually, resulting in upwards of 138,000 deaths. In sub-Saharan Africa alone, snakebite annually kills between 20,000 and 32,000 people, though a 2022 paper suggests this is likely a gross underestimate. |
| Producer/Author | Authors: Steven R. Hall & Nicholas R. Casewell. Editors: Caroline Southey & Nadine Dreyer |
| Persons | Steve Hall, Nicholas R. Casewell |