Injuries caused by fish in a community of Pantanal fishermen: detection, treatment, and prevention of envenomations and trauma

Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical. Revista

Haddad Junior, Vidal¹ 

[1] Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho, Botucatu, Brazil

关键词: Pantanal;    Occupational accidents;    Fishermen;    Traumatogenic fish;    Venomous fish;    Catfish.;   

DOI  :  10.1590/0037-8682-0340-2017

学科分类：农业科学（综合）

来源: Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

【 摘 要 】

INTRODUCTIONInjuries caused by fish are common in the Pantanal, a flooded area in Midwestern Brazil.METHODSA survey was conducted to identify venomous and trauma-inducing fish and the incidence of such injuries in a local fishing community.RESULTSThe injuries were caused by catfish, freshwater stingrays, and piranhas. All fishermen had suffered injuries, and nearly 30% had recent injuries.CONCLUSIONSA leaflet and discussions decreased the injuries (only two were recorded in the next year). The campaign educated fishermen about prevention of and first aid for injuries. Similar campaigns will be performed in other communities of the Pantanal.

【 授权许可】

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