1. PHYTOCHEMICAL AND ANTIVENOM STUDIES ON THE STEM BARK OF ALBIZIA CHEVALIERI HAMS (MIMOSACEAE) ON NAJA NIGRICOLLIS BROADLEY ENVENOMATED MICE
ABSTRACT
Albizia chevalieri Hams (Mimosaceae), mostly found in the Northern Sahel Savannah region of Nigeria as well as in Nigér and Senegal is a tree of the acacia type with a long list of folklore therapeutic claims which include its use as purgative, taenicidal, cough remedy,...
2. PHYTOCHEMICAL AND ANTIVENOM EVALUATIONS OF METHANOL LEAF EXTRACT OF CLERODENDRUM CAPITATUM (WILLD) SCHUM. AND THONN. (VERBENACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Clerodendrum capitatum (Willd) Schumach and Thonn. is a common medicinal plant found mainly in the tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world where it is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various conditions including erectile dysfunction, wounds, diabetes me...
3. STUDIES ON THE ANTIVENOM ACTIVITIES OF THE AQUEOUS EXTRACTS OF PAULLINIA PINNATA AND DETARIUM MICROCARPUM AGAINST ECHIS CARINATUS (CARPET VIPER) VENOM
ABSTRACT
In rural savannah areas of Nigeria, Echics ocellatus (Carpet viper) is responsible for high incidence of snakebite morbidity and mortality. The snakebites are commonly treated with plant extracts in form of traditional medicine. The antivenom activity of Paullinia pinnata Linn...
4. An investigation of nurses' preparedness for handling complications of snake bites at University of Uyo Teaching Hospital
Background of the Study
Snake bites are a significant health concern in many parts of the world, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions like Nigeria (Ogunleye et al., 2023). Venomous snake bites can lead to life-threatening complications, including systemic en...
5. An Appraisal of Snakebite Incidence and Treatment Outcomes in Taraba State
Background of the Study
Snakebite envenomation is a significant but often neglected public health issue in Nigeria, particularly in rural and agrarian communities where interactions with venomous snakes are common (World Health Organization [WHO], 2024). Taraba State, known for its exte...
6. The effect of cultural myths on the treatment of snakebites in Akure South Local Government, Ondo State
Background of the study:
Cultural myths and beliefs significantly influence health-seeking behavior in many Nigerian communities. In Akure South Local Government, Ondo State, such myths often shape the treatment and perception of snakebites. Many residents attribute snakeb...
