Table 2 Local clinical signs and symptoms of all study cases of suspected snakebite
From: Routine prophylactic antibiotic use in the management of snakebite
Local clinical signs and symptoms | Cases presenting | Cases receiving antibiotics |
|---|---|---|
| Â | (n = 78) | (n = 69) |
Pain with swelling | 39 | 36 |
Pain with swelling and warmth | 14 | 13 |
Swelling only | 11 | 9 |
Pain only | 6 | 6 |
No signs of snakebite | 4 | 3 |
Fang marks only | 2 | 1 |
Pain with swelling and incision* | 1 | 1 |
Swelling with warmth | 1 | 1 |