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These events can be difficult to detect due to delayed presentation.
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Intrapartum antibiotics were associated both with delayed presentation of symptoms and milder LOD.
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Two patients died: both had delayed presentation to the hospital.
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Black race and age above 60 years were independently associated with delayed presentation and prolonged door-to-needle times.
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Conclusion: Patients with envenoming following snakebite should receive antivenom as soon as possible: delayed presentation or administration may be very dangerous.
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Delayed presentation to GPs may be a contributory factor, but evidence is lacking.