Lightning medicine in South Africa

Blumenthal, Ryan; Trengrove, Estelle; Jandrell, Ian R.; Saayman, Gert

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Lightning medicine in South Africa

Blumenthal, Ryan; Trengrove, Estelle; Jandrell, Ian R.; Saayman, Gert

URI: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/19542

Date: 2012-07

Abstract:

South Africa has a rich history of lightning research; however, research on the clinical and pathological effects and features of lightning-related injury (keraunomedicine or lightning medicine) remains neglected locally. By providing an overview of keraunomedicine and focussing on South African perspectives, we hope to raise awareness and propose that a concerted and co-ordinated attempt be made to report and collate data regarding lightning strike victims in South Africa.

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