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New Antibodies From IISc Bengaluru, Denmark Study Protect Against Cobra Toxins
Unlike conventional antivenoms, these recombinant antibodies can be manufactured using microbial and humanised expression systems without repeatedly immunising animals like horses.
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Madhya Pradesh's Snake Census: 50 Species, 16 Bite Hotspots, Race To Map Deadliest Reptiles
Madhya Pradesh has around 50 recorded snake species Nine of them are venomous, including the medically important "Big Four".
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Class 1 Student Hospitalised After Snakebite In Kolkata Government School
The child was taken by the authorities of the government-run school to SSKM Hospital, where he was admitted and kept under observation.
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Maharashtra Tribal School Loses Licence After 3 Students Die Due To Snakebite
The incident occurred around midnight on Sunday at the hostel in Japtalai village, about 10 km from Dhanora taluka. Six girls were bitten by a venomous snake while they were sleeping on the hostel floor.
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Rights Body Seeks Report From Jharkhand Government On 'Snakebite' In School Hostel, Reportedly 1 Dead
The commission has issued a notice to the Chief Secretary, Jharkhand, calling for a detailed report on the matter within two weeks.
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6 Snakebite Deaths In A Week In Kerala, Experts Blame Summer Heat
Between April 20 and April 26, snakebite deaths were reported from six districts across Kerala, making it the deadliest week of the season so far.
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Kerala Makes Snakebite Envenomation Disease Of 'Public Health Importance'
The Kerala government has designated snakebite envenomation a disease of "utmost public health importance", a move aimed at enhancing data collection and documentation in response to concerns over fatalities from related incidents.
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CoBRA Jawan Dies Of Snakebite During Anti-Naxal Operation In Jharkhand
A jawan of the CoBRA battalion died of snakebite during an anti-naxal operation in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district, a statement by the state police headquarters said on Wednesday.
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UP Man Dies Of Snakebite While Filming Video
A 24-year-old man died after being bitten by a snake he had draped around his neck while recording a video in the Bhopa area here, police said on Monday.
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Infant, Elder Sister Die Of Snakebite As Black Magician Fails To Cure Them
A nine-month-old baby and his elder sister died of snakebite after their parents took them to a black magician who failed to cure them in Odisha's Nabarangpur district, an official said on Tuesday.
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8 Snakes Rescued From UP House 2 Days After Villagers Kill 52 Serpents
Two days after the residents of Samouli village in Meerut district killed 52 snakes that crawled out of the courtyard of a farmer's house, forest officials rescued eight snakes from the same house, officials said.
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"Man Bitten 38 Times": Congress Leader Alleges Rs 11 Crore Snakebite Scam
Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitu Patwari has alleged a new scam in the state under Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's leadership, claiming a man was bitten by a snake 38 times and Rs 11 crore was withdrawn for the purpose.
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US Man Endures Over 200 Snakebites To Create The Ultimate Antivenom From His Blood
Antibodies found in Tim Friede's blood have now been shown to protect against fatal doses from a wide range of species in animal tests.
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To Curb Deaths, Tamil Nadu Declares Snakebite A Notifiable Disease
In a significant move to address the growing concern over such cases, the Tamil Nadu government has declared snakebite a notifiable disease under the Public Health Act.
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Video: Bitten By Snake, Man Walks Into Bihar Hospital With Reptile In Hand
A Russell's Viper - one of the most venomous snakes in the world - bit a man in Bihar's Bhagalpur. What he did next was unexpected.
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New Antibodies From IISc Bengaluru, Denmark Study Protect Against Cobra Toxins
Unlike conventional antivenoms, these recombinant antibodies can be manufactured using microbial and humanised expression systems without repeatedly immunising animals like horses.
-
Madhya Pradesh's Snake Census: 50 Species, 16 Bite Hotspots, Race To Map Deadliest Reptiles
Madhya Pradesh has around 50 recorded snake species Nine of them are venomous, including the medically important "Big Four".
-
Class 1 Student Hospitalised After Snakebite In Kolkata Government School
The child was taken by the authorities of the government-run school to SSKM Hospital, where he was admitted and kept under observation.
-
Maharashtra Tribal School Loses Licence After 3 Students Die Due To Snakebite
The incident occurred around midnight on Sunday at the hostel in Japtalai village, about 10 km from Dhanora taluka. Six girls were bitten by a venomous snake while they were sleeping on the hostel floor.
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Rights Body Seeks Report From Jharkhand Government On 'Snakebite' In School Hostel, Reportedly 1 Dead
The commission has issued a notice to the Chief Secretary, Jharkhand, calling for a detailed report on the matter within two weeks.
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6 Snakebite Deaths In A Week In Kerala, Experts Blame Summer Heat
Between April 20 and April 26, snakebite deaths were reported from six districts across Kerala, making it the deadliest week of the season so far.
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Kerala Makes Snakebite Envenomation Disease Of 'Public Health Importance'
The Kerala government has designated snakebite envenomation a disease of "utmost public health importance", a move aimed at enhancing data collection and documentation in response to concerns over fatalities from related incidents.
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CoBRA Jawan Dies Of Snakebite During Anti-Naxal Operation In Jharkhand
A jawan of the CoBRA battalion died of snakebite during an anti-naxal operation in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district, a statement by the state police headquarters said on Wednesday.
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UP Man Dies Of Snakebite While Filming Video
A 24-year-old man died after being bitten by a snake he had draped around his neck while recording a video in the Bhopa area here, police said on Monday.
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Infant, Elder Sister Die Of Snakebite As Black Magician Fails To Cure Them
A nine-month-old baby and his elder sister died of snakebite after their parents took them to a black magician who failed to cure them in Odisha's Nabarangpur district, an official said on Tuesday.
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8 Snakes Rescued From UP House 2 Days After Villagers Kill 52 Serpents
Two days after the residents of Samouli village in Meerut district killed 52 snakes that crawled out of the courtyard of a farmer's house, forest officials rescued eight snakes from the same house, officials said.
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"Man Bitten 38 Times": Congress Leader Alleges Rs 11 Crore Snakebite Scam
Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitu Patwari has alleged a new scam in the state under Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's leadership, claiming a man was bitten by a snake 38 times and Rs 11 crore was withdrawn for the purpose.
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US Man Endures Over 200 Snakebites To Create The Ultimate Antivenom From His Blood
Antibodies found in Tim Friede's blood have now been shown to protect against fatal doses from a wide range of species in animal tests.
-
To Curb Deaths, Tamil Nadu Declares Snakebite A Notifiable Disease
In a significant move to address the growing concern over such cases, the Tamil Nadu government has declared snakebite a notifiable disease under the Public Health Act.
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Video: Bitten By Snake, Man Walks Into Bihar Hospital With Reptile In Hand
A Russell's Viper - one of the most venomous snakes in the world - bit a man in Bihar's Bhagalpur. What he did next was unexpected.
