High temperatures have significantly increased cases of insect and reptile bites in Fier hospital

10/07/2021 15:15

Rising temperatures have significantly increased the incidence of bites from poisonous insects and reptiles.

During this week only in the Regional Hospital in Fier there have been 10 cases from spider bites and 5 cases from snakes or viper bites from the areas of Cakran, Mallakastër and Roskovec.

Farmers in this period are exposed ot the risks due to agricultural work.

Despite the rise in cases, all persons bitten by spiders and reptiles have resulted fatal. According to the toxicologist of the hospital in this period the venom of reptiles and insects is stronger and advises those who work in the fields to take protective measures.

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