Cobra bites could be treated using heparin, a blood thinner, reaching infected tissue directly. This could reduce necrosis and be a cheaper, safer, and effective alternative to antivenom.
Successful human trials of heparin for cobra bites could lead to a quick rollout as a cheap and effective treatment. The World Health Organization aims to halve snakebite-related deaths and disabilities by 2030.
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