Abstract:
Snakebite envenoming (SBE) is a neglected tropical disease that kills and maims hundreds of thousands of people yearly, particularly in impoverished rural settings of the Global South. Understanding the complexity of SBE and tackling this disease demands a transdisciplinary, One Health approach. There is a long-standing research tradition on SBE in toxinology and human medicine. In contrast, other disciplines, such as veterinary medicine or social sciences, still need to be better developed in this field, especially in countries with a high incidence of SBE. Broadening the disciplinary landscape, connecting various research approaches, methods, and data across disciplines and sectors, and engaging with communities affected by SBE in implementing evidence-based solutions are needed. This review summarizes areas that require strengthening to better understand the complexity of SBE and to generate a robust body of knowledge to be translated into effective public health interventions.
摘要:
蛇咬伤(SBE)是一种被忽视的热带病,每年杀死和致残数十万人,特别是在全球南方贫困的农村地区。了解SBE的复杂性和解决这种疾病需要跨学科,一种健康方法。SBE在毒理学和人类医学中有着悠久的研究传统。相比之下,其他学科,如兽医学或社会科学,在这个领域还需要更好的发展,特别是在SBE发病率较高的国家。拓宽学科景观,连接各种研究方法,方法,以及跨学科和部门的数据,并与受SBE影响的社区参与实施基于证据的解决方案是必要的。这篇综述总结了需要加强的领域,以更好地了解SBE的复杂性,并产生强大的知识体系,以转化为有效的公共卫生干预措施。