40 CASES OF SNAKEBITE INJURIES ANNUALLY REPORTED IN ARMENIA
PanARMENIAN.Net
June 17, 2011 – 16:49 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net – Over January-June 2011, 12 people were injured
from snake bites, one died against 14 injured last year, according
to leading toxicologist of Armenia Mikael Gabrielyan
As the expert told a news conference in Yerevan, 6 out of 12 incidents
described occurred in the towns of Sisian and Goris (Syunik province).
Annually, 30-40 cases of injuries from snakebites are reported
in Armenia.
By way of a first aid in case of a snakebite the expert recommended to
suck the venom out by mouth and spit it out. It’s further important
to immobilize the bitten area until medical aid arrives. The expert
stressed the importance of correct medical assistance, noting that
special serums to neutralize a snakebite are available in Armenia.