The Hindu·5 min read·medium
Why isn’t one antivenom enough for India? | Explained
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Geetha Srimathi
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Gujarat is developing a region-specific antivenom to address the limitations of India's current polyvalent antivenom, which may not account for regional venom variations. Researchers argue that geographically representative venom pools are necessary to improve the efficacy of snakebite treatments.
Gujarat has begun the process of developing a region-specific antivenom using venom collected from snakes found within the State. Why are scientists calling for geographically representative antivenoms? How is India’s existing antivenom made? And will region-specific products improve snakebite treatment?
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