EPIDEMIOLOGICAL PROFILE OF SNAKEBITE ACCIDENTS IN A METROPOLITAN AREA OF NORTHEAST BRAZIL

Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo

Polianna L.m.m. Albuquerque¹  Geraldo B. Silva Junior¹  Camilla N. Jacinto¹  Caroline B. Lima¹  Juliana B. Lima¹  Maria Do Socorro B. Veras¹  Elizabeth F. Daher¹ 

关键词: Snakebite accidents;    Epidemiology;    Bothrops;    Fortaleza;    Brazil;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0036-46652013000500009

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

SUMMARY The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiological profile of snakebite accidents reported by the toxicological assistance center in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. Database information on snakebite accidents was analyzed regarding the period from January 2003 to December 2011. A total of 1063 cases were found. The accidents occurred during the rainy months (March, April and May), in urban areas (52.3%), affecting individuals younger than 50 years and predominantly among males (70.7%). The lower limbs were the most frequently affected body area (33.7%). Most accidents involved non-venomous snakes (76.1%). The genus Bothrops was the main one involved in venomous accidents (83%). It is expected that this study can be used as the substrate to improve healthcare surveillance and implementing better measures for the treatment of this population.

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