1Associate Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Sri Lakshminarayana Institute of Medical Sciences, Pondicherry, India
2Professor and Head, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, SVN Government Medical College, Yavatmal, Maharashtra, India
Online published on 17 August, 2016.
Since ancient times snake bite is a rural and occupational public health problem in many countries. In the present study variety of microorganisms, including both aerobic and anaerobic organisms has been isolated from snake oral cavity. Snake bite may result in venom toxicity and secondary infections due to microorganisms from snake oral cavity. Since few snake oral cavity did not show any growth and the antibacterial activity of snake venom makes to reconsider the use of prophylactic antibiotics. Use of antibiotics is better supported with culture sensitivity examination.
snake bite, snake oral cavity, microbial flora, management
