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Rev. Esc. Enferm. USP ; 57: e20230022, 2023. tab, graf
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS, BDENF | ID: biblio-1521558

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ABSTRACT Objective: To characterize scorpion accidents at the Information and Toxicological Assistance Center (CIATox) in Campinas, to analyze risk factors related to the moderate and severe classification, and to determine the age group at greatest risk for this classification. Method: Cross-sectional and retrospective study, with patients assisted in person at CIATox, who had a scorpion accident, from January 2015 to December 2019. Descriptive and inferential analysis was conducted. For the age variable, a ROC curve was constructed to determine cutoff points in relation to the severity classification. Poisson regression models were adjusted considering severity classification as the dependent variable. Results: A total of 754 cases with a mean age of 36.05 years, mostly female and non-occupational accidents that occurred in the urban area, was analyzed. The most frequent scorpion was the Tityus serrulatus. The risk factors found for greater severity were age group up to 22 years and previous care in other health services. Conclusion: The age range up to 22 years old should be used as a predictive factor of severity in the clinical evaluation of patients stung by scorpions to carry out adequate management of cases.


RESUMEN Objetivo: Caracterizar los accidentes de escorpiones en el Centro de Información y Asistencia Toxicológica (CIATox) de Campinas, analizar los factores de riesgo relacionados con la clasificación moderada y severa y determinar el grupo etario de mayor riesgo para esta clasificación. Método: Estudio transversal y retrospectivo, con pacientes atendidos presencialmente por el CIATox, que sufrieron un accidente de escorpión, desde enero de 2015 a diciembre de 2019. Se realizó un análisis descriptivo e inferencial. Para la variable edad se construyó una curva ROC con el fin de determinar puntos de corte en relación a la clasificación de severidad. Los modelos de regresión de Poisson se ajustaron considerando la clasificación de severidad como variable dependiente. Resultados: Se analizaron 754 casos con edad media de 36,05 años, en su mayoría mujeres y accidentes no laborales ocurridos en la zona urbana. El escorpión más frecuente fue el Tityus serrulatus. Los factores de riesgo encontrados para mayor gravedad fueron el grupo etario hasta 22 años y la atención previa en otros servicios de salud. Conclusión: El grupo etario hasta los 22 años debe ser utilizado como factor predictivo de severidad en la evaluación clínica de los pacientes picados por escorpiones para realizar un manejo adecuado de los casos.


RESUMO Objetivo: Caracterizar os acidentes escorpiônicos do Centro de Informação e Assistência Toxicológica (CIATox) de Campinas, analisar fatores de risco relacionados à classificação moderada e grave e determinar faixa etária de maior risco para esta classificação. Método: Estudo transversal e retrospectivo, com pacientes atendidos presencialmente pelo CIATox, que sofreram acidente escorpiônico, de janeiro de 2015 a dezembro de 2019. Foi realizada análise descritiva e inferencial. Para a variável idade foi construída uma curva ROC com o intuito de determinar pontos de corte em relação à classificação de gravidade. Foram ajustados modelos de regressão Poisson considerando a classificação de gravidade como variável dependente. Resultados: Foram analisados 754 casos com idade média de 36,05 anos, maioria do sexo feminino e acidentes não ocupacionais ocorridos na zona urbana. O escorpião mais frequente foi o Tityus serrulatus. Os fatores de risco encontrados para maior gravidade foram faixa etária até 22 anos e atendimento prévio em outros serviços de saúde. Conclusão: A faixa etária até 22 anos deve ser usada como fator preditivo de gravidade na avaliação clínica dos pacientes picados por escorpião para realização de manejo adequado dos casos.


Subject(s)
Humans , Nursing , Risk Factors , Scorpion Stings
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Epidemiol. serv. saúde ; 32(1): e2022666, 2023. tab, graf
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1421409

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Objective: to describe the completeness of notifications of accidents involving venomous animals held on the Notifiable Health Conditions Information System (SINAN), in Brazil and its macro-regions, from 2007 to 2019. Methods: we analyzed essential and non-mandatory fields for snakebite, spider bite and scorpion sting notifications, considering the following completeness categories: Excellent (≤ 5.0% incompleteness), Good (5.0% to 10.0%), Regular (10.0% to 20.0%), Poor (20.0% ≤ 50.0%) and Very Poor (> 50.0%). Proportional change in completeness between 2007 and 2019 was estimated. Results: 1,871,462 notifications were investigated. The "localized manifestations", "systemic manifestations", "case classification", "case progression" and "zone of occurrence" fields had excellent or good completeness. Completeness was regular or poor for the "schooling" and "race/color" fields. The "occupation" field was predominantly poorly or very poorly filled in. There was a proportional worsening in completeness ((VP < 0) in most regions for the "zone of occurrence", "case progression" and "schooling" fields. Conclusion: completeness of most fields improved, although socioeconomic and occupational fields require more attention.


Objetivo: describir la completitud de las notificaciones de envenenamiento por serpientes, arañas y escorpiones en el Sistema de Información de Enfermedades de Declaración - Sinan, en Brasil y regiones, de 2007 a 2019. Métodos: se analizaron campos esenciales y no obligatorios para las notificaciones de ofidismo, aracneismo y escorpionismo, considerando las categorías de completitud: Excelente (≤ 5,0% de incompletitud), Buena (5,0% a 10,0%), Regular (10,0% a 20,0%), Mala (20,0% ≤ 50,0%) y Muy mala (> 50,0%). Se estimó el cambio proporcional en la completitud entre 2007-2019. Resultados: se investigaron 1.871.462 notificaciones. Los campos "manifestaciones locales y sistémicas", "zona de ocurrencia", "clasificación y evolución de casos" presentaron excelente o buena completitud. "Escolaridad" y "raza/color de piel" regular o mala completitud. "Ocupación" fue predominantemente mala/muy mala completitud. "Zona","evolución" y "escolaridad" mostraron empeoramiento proporcional en la completitud en la mayoría de las regiones ((VP < 0). Conclusión: hay mejoría y completitud en la mayoría de los campos, aunque los campos socioeconómico y ocupacional demandan atención.


Objetivo: descrever a completude das notificações de acidentes causados por animais peçonhentos no Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação, no Brasil e macrorregiões, em 2007-2019. Métodos: analisou-se a completude de campos de preenchimento essenciais e não obrigatórios das notificações de ofidismo, araneísmo e escorpionismo, utilizando-se a classificação de "Excelente" (≤ 5,0% de incompletude), "Bom" (5,0% a 10,0%), "Regular" (10,0% a 20,0%), "Ruim" (20,0% e ≤ 50,0%) e "Muito ruim" (> 50,0%); estimou- -se a variação proporcional (VP) da completude. Resultados: foram investigadas 1.871.462 notificações; os campos "manifestações locais", "sistêmicas", "classificação do caso", "evolução do caso" e "zona de ocorrência" apresentaram completude excelente ou boa; "escolaridade" e "raça/cor da pele", completude regular ou ruim; ocupação, completude ruim ou muito ruim; "zona", "evolução do caso" e "escolaridade" apresentaram piora proporcional na completude, na maioria das regiões ((VP < 0). Conclusão: melhorou a completude na maioria dos campos, exceto socioeconômicos e ocupacionais, que demandam maior atenção.


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Humans , Animals , Bites and Stings/epidemiology , Health Information Systems/statistics & numerical data , Data Accuracy , Spider Bites , Snake Bites , Brazil/epidemiology , Scorpion Stings , Animals, Poisonous
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Arch. argent. pediatr ; 120(6): 377-383, dic. 2022. tab, graf
Article in English, Spanish | LILACS, BINACIS | ID: biblio-1397681

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Introducción. El emponzoñamiento por Tityus carrilloi n. sp. representa una amenaza para la vida. Según las manifestaciones clínicas, se clasifica en leve, moderado y grave. Objetivo. Comparar las características epidemiológicas y bioquímicas en niños con escorpionismo leve, moderado y grave. Población y métodos. Estudio descriptivo, transversal y retrospectivo. Se analizaron las consultas de menores de 15 años picados por Tityus carrilloi n. sp. entre enero de 2017 y diciembre de 2018 en un hospital pediátrico de tercer nivel en Santa Fe (Argentina). Resultados. Se incluyeron 524 niños, el 81 % (421) con dolor local y el 19 % (103) con manifestaciones sistémicas. Los niños con síntomas sistémicos de escorpionismo fueron más pequeños en edad que los que presentaron manifestaciones locales (p <0,001). En el invierno los niños desarrollaron 8 veces más manifestaciones sistémicas de escorpionismo y durante la primavera, 2,4 veces más que durante el verano. De los 103 niños internados, 80 fueron casos moderados y 23, graves. No hubo diferencias entre grupos en edad (p = 0,29) ni en la demora en recibir suero antiescorpiónico (p = 0,81). El tiempo de internación fue mayor en los graves (p <0,001). Los valores de glóbulos blancos o glucemia mayores a 30 000 cel/ml y 300 mg/dl respectivamente estuvieron presentes casi exclusivamente en escorpionismos graves. Conclusión. En niños picados por el escorpión Tityus carrilloi n. sp., el riesgo de desarrollar manifestaciones sistémicas fue mayor cuanto menor fue la edad y durante el invierno y la primavera. Los valores de glóbulos blancos y de glucemia fueron mayores en niños con escorpionismo grave.


Introduction. Scorpion envenomation by Tityus carrilloi n. sp. represents a threat to life. Depending on its clinical manifestations, it is classified as mild, moderate or severe. Objective. To compare the epidemiological and biochemical characteristics among children with mild, moderate, and severe scorpionism. Population and methods. Descriptive, crosssectional, and retrospective study. The consultations at a tertiary care children's hospital in Santa Fe (Argentina) of children under 15 years of age stung by Tityus carrilloi n. sp. between January 2017 and December 2018 were analyzed. Results. In total, 524 children were included, 81% (421) with local pain and 19% (103) with systemic manifestations. Children with systemic symptoms of scorpionism were younger in age than those with local manifestations (p < 0.001). In the winter, children developed 8 times more systemic manifestations of scorpionism; during the spring, 2.4 times more than during the summer. Out of the 103 hospitalized children, 80 were moderate cases and 23 severe cases. There were no differences between age groups (p = 0.29) or in the delay in receiving the anti-scorpion serum (p = 0.81). The length of hospital stay was longer among severe cases (p < 0.001). WBC and blood glucose levels higher than 30 000 cell/mL and 300 mg/dL, respectively, were present almost exclusively in severe scorpionism cases. Conclusion. In children stung by the scorpion Tityus carrilloi n. sp., the younger the age and during winter and spring, the higher the risk for systemic manifestations. WBC and blood glucose levels were higher in children with severe scorpionism.


Subject(s)
Humans , Animals , Child , Scorpion Stings/diagnosis , Scorpion Stings/epidemiology , Scorpions , Blood Glucose , Cross-Sectional Studies , Retrospective Studies
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Medicina (Ribeirao Preto, Online) ; 55(3)set. 2022. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1401843

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Introduction: Minas Gerais is the Brazilian state with the highest rate of scorpionism, 223,033 cases were recorded between 2010-2017, so reflections on how to reduce this public health problem are necessary. Objective: to describe the epidemiological profile of accidents with scorpions that occurred in the municipality of Patos de Minas (MG), from 2013 to 2017, and to develop an intervention project based on it. Methods: First, the number of accidents by venomous animals in Patos de Minas (MG) was analyzed using the variables included in the SINAN notification and investigation form, available on DATASUS. Additionally, two databases, CAFE and Pubmed, were used for the theoretical framework, with the following descriptors: "escorpião", "Minas Gerais", "envenenamento", "prevenção", and their respective translations into English: "scorpion", "Minas Gerais", "envenomation" and "prevention". Results: Scorpion sting accidents were the most recorded among venomous animals, and were increased annually during the study period, reaching, in 2017, the number of 274 reported cases. In addition, the frequency of accidents was recorded in greater numbers in males (51.18%) and the most affected age group was between 20 and 39 years of age (32.64%). It is also observed that most of the victims were classified as mild cases and treated in the first hour of the sting (97.92%), with no deaths in the period. The results found are in agreement with the references used, being more common, in studies, the registration of mild cases, in male adults. For the basis of the intervention proposal, five articles were used, and based on them, preventive, corrective environmental and educational actions are proposed. Conclusion: The study allowed to identify the target audience of the intervention proposals and when they should be intensified, to try to contain, thus, the constant increase in cases of scorpionism in the analyzed municipality (AU)


Introdução: Minas Gerais é o estado brasileiro com a maior taxa de escorpionismo, foram registrados 223.033 casos entre 2010-2017, dessa forma se faz necessária reflexões sobre como reduzir esse problema de saúde pública. Objetivo: O presente estudo visa descrever o perfil epidemiológico de acidentes oriundos do escorpionismo ocorridos no município de Patos de Minas (MG) no período de 2013 a 2017 e desenvolver um projeto de intervenção a partir do mesmo. Métodos: Primeiramente, o número de acidentes por animais peçonhentos em Patos de Minas (MG) foi analisado utilizando-se as variáveis que contemplam a ficha de notificação e investigação do SINAN, disponíveis no DATASUS. Além disso, foram utilizadas duas bases de dados, CAFE e PUBMED, para o referencial teórico, com os seguintes descritores: escorpião, Minas Gerais, envenenamento e prevenção e suas respectivas traduções para o inglês. Resultados: Acidentes por picada de escorpião foram os mais registrados dentre os animais peçonhentos, além de terem aumentado anualmente no período de estudo, atingindo, em 2017, o número de 274 casos notificados. Ademais, a frequência dos acidentes foi registrada em maior número no sexo masculino (51,18%) e a faixa etária mais atingida foi entre 20 a 39 anos (32,64%). Observa-se também que os acidentados foram classificados como casos leves e atendidos na primeira hora da picada (97,92%), com nenhum óbito no período. Os resultados encontrados estão em concordância com as referências utilizadas, sendo mais comum, em estudos, o registro de casos leves, em adultos, do sexo masculino. Para o embasamento da proposta de intervenção, foram utilizados cinco artigos e baseado neles propõem-se o desenvolvimento de ações preventivas, corretivas do ambiente e educacionais. Conclusão:Com o estudo, foi possível identificar o público-alvo das propostas de intervenção e quando elas deveriam ser intensificadas, para tentar conter, assim, o aumento constante dos casos de escorpionismo no município analisado (AU)


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Health Profile , Scorpion Stings/epidemiology , Accident Prevention
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Arq. ciências saúde UNIPAR ; 26(2): 147-157, maio-ago. 2022.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1372967

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Considerados como doenças negligenciadas pela Organização Mundial de Saúde, os acidentes com animais peçonhentos são de grande relevância média por apresentarem altos índices de mortalidade e morbidade. Objetivo - O objetivo desta revisão é apresentar os aspectos epidemiológicos e clínicos dos acidentes com animais peçonhentos no Brasil nos últimos dez anos. Métodos - Foram utilizadas publicações que compreendessem os aspectos clínicos e epidemiológicos de estados, regiões ou municípios brasileiros. Para a revisão foram os artigos foram selecionados em maio de 2020, compreendendo os anos de 2010 a 2020. Resultados e Discussão - Os principais acidentes foram relacionados às serpentes peçonhentas e escorpiões. Nas regiões Sudeste, Norte, Centro-Oeste os acidentes ofídicos foram os mais recorrentes, enquanto que, na região Nordeste, os acidentes com escorpiões e um estudo da região Sul um estudo destacou o araneísmo como principal acidente. Os sinais e sintomas do ofidismo variaram de acordo com o gênero das serpentes, sendo os acidentes com o gênero Bothrops predominante. Os sintomas recorrentes foram: dor, edema, equimose, hemorragia local e sistêmica e alterações na coagulação. O escorpionismo foi causado principalmente pelo gênero Tityus, sendo os casos graves relacionados ao comprometimento pulmonar. Conclusão - Os tipos de acidentes, bem como os sinais e sintomas do envenenamento apresentam muitas variáveis, como região geográfica, gênero e espécie dos animais. A melhoria da qualidade dos dados epidemiológicos e ampliação da assistência em saúde são fatores essenciais para a redução no número de casos de mortalidade e morbidades decorrentes do envenenamento por animais peçonhentos.


Considered as neglected by the World Health Organization, accidents with venomous animals are of great relevance because they have high mortality and morbidity rates. Purpose - This review has the purpose to present the epidemiological and clinical aspects of accidents with venomous animals in Brazil in the past ten years. Methods - Publications were used that understood the clinical and epidemiological aspects of Brazilian states, regions or municipalities. For the review, articles were selected in May 2020, covering the years 2010 to 2020. Results and Discussion - The main accidents were related to venomous snakes and scorpions. In the Southeast, North, and Center-West regions, snakebite accidents were the most recurrent, while in the Northeast region, accidents involving scorpions and a study in the Southern region highlighted accidents with arachnids as the most frequent type of incident. Signs and symptoms of snakebite varied according to the gender of the snakes, with predominance for accidents with the Bothrops genus. Recurring symptoms included pain, edema, ecchymosis, local and systemic hemorrhage, and changes in coagulation. Scorpionism was mainly caused by the Tityus genus, with severe cases presenting pulmonary involvement. Conclusion - The types of accidents, as well as the signs and symptoms of envenomation, present many variables which included geographic region, gender and species of animals. Improving the quality of epidemiological data and expanding health care are essential factors for reducing the number of mortality and morbidity cases resulting from envenomation by venomous animals.


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Humans , Animals , Male , Female , Bites and Stings/epidemiology , Animals, Poisonous , Spider Bites/prevention & control , Snake Bites/epidemiology , Brazil/epidemiology , Scorpion Stings/epidemiology
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Medicina UPB ; 41(1): 80-84, mar. 2022.
Article in Spanish | LILACS, COLNAL | ID: biblio-1362715

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El envenenamiento debido a picadora de escorpiones es reportado en diferentes países de Suramérica, en algunos, como México, es un problema de salud pública. En Colombia el accidente por escorpiones no es de reporte obligatorio, por lo que hay subregistro de casos. Los accidentes por este tipo de animales ponzoñosos se asocian a manifestaciones locales, y en casos de gravedad moderada a severa, a problemas cardiovasculares y neurológicos. Sin embargo, es importante reconocer manifestaciones que, aunque reportadas con menos frecuencia, implican gran morbilidad, como la pancreatitis y las alteraciones renales, entre las que está la nefritis. Se reporta el caso de un varón de 46 años, que presentó un accidente por Tytus, con nefritis intersticial. Este es el primer reporte de esta complicación en Colombia. Nuestro objetivo principal es resaltar la importancia de una pronta identificación de casos y un oportuno inicio del tratamiento por parte del personal de la salud, que permitan disminuir la morbilidad y mortalidad de estos pacientes.


Scorpion poisoning is reported in different countries in South America, especially in Mexico, where it has become a public health issue. In Colombia this type of accident is not mandatory to report, therefore, there is underreporting of cases. Accidents caused by these poisonous animals are mainly associated with local manifestations and, in cases of moderate to severe severity, to cardiovascular and neurological problems. Nevertheless, it is important to recognize other manifestations which, despite being reported less frequently, are associated with high morbidity such as pancreatitis and renal alterations, among which is nephritis. The case of a 46-year-old male patient is reported, who had an accident due to Tytus and presented interstitial nephritis. This is the first report of this complication in Colombia, and based on this, the main objective is to highlight the importance of prompt identification and treatment by health personnel, in order to reduce morbidity and mortality in these patients.


O envenenamento devido a picadora de escorpiões é reportado em diferentes países da América Latina, em alguns, como México, é um problema de saúde pública. Na Colômbiao acidente por escorpiões não é de reporte obrigatório, porque há sub-registro de casos. Os acidentes por este tipo de animais peçonhentos se associam a manifestações locais, e em casos de gravidade moderada a severa, a problemas cardiovasculares e neurológicos. Entretanto, é importante reconhecer manifestações que, embora reportadas com menos frequência, implicam grande morbilidade, como a pancreatite e as alterações renais, entre as que está a nefrite. Se reporta o caso de um homem de 46 anos, que apresentou um acidente por Tytus, com nefrite intersticial. Este é o primeiro reporte desta complicação na Colômbia. Nosso objetivo principal é ressaltar a importância de uma breve identificação de casos e um oportuno início do tratamento por parte do pessoal da saúde, que permitam diminuir a morbilidade e mortalidade destes pacientes.


Subject(s)
Humans , Animals , Scorpions , Acute Kidney Injury , Scorpion Stings , Animals, Poisonous , Nephritis
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Rev. Bras. Saúde Mater. Infant. (Online) ; 22(1): 167-175, Jan.-Mar. 2022. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1376207

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Abstract Objectives: to analyze the epidemiological and clinical aspects of accidents caused by venomous animals in children under 15 years old. Methods: a cross-sectional study with an analytical component using secondary data from Centro de Informação e Assistência Toxicológica de Pernambuco (CIATox-PE), (Poison Center in Pernambuco)), in 2017 to 2019. Notifications of accidents caused were included in the studied age group and evaluated the characteristics of poisoning (animal classification, exposure zone, place and time of the occurrence and specific use of serum therapy), and of the patient (sociodemographic variables, clinical condition and evolution). The analysis performed in STATA® 13.1 presents frequency distribution tables and Pearson's chi-square for comparison. Results: of the 2678 notifications, 82,8% were scorpionism and 10, 8% snakebite. The age group of1 to 9 years old (70.5%) and being male (54.1%) were predominant. Most of the cases occurred in urban area (80.9%), in Recife (67.3%), inside the victim's residence (83.9%) and at night (47.3%). The majority (87.1%) were classified as 'mild severity', 10% received antivenom therapy and one died (by scorpionism). Two cases of snakebite in the workplace were registered. Conclusion: there was a high frequency of accidents caused in the urban area, which may be related to the lack of urban planning and sanitary education. The accidents caused among children in the household environment and the suspicion of child labor in the age group of 10 to 14 years old were also highlighted which favors the development and habits of the venomous animal.


Resumo Objetivos: analisar aspectos epidemiológicos e clínicos dos acidentes por animais peçonhentos em menores de 15 anos. Métodos: estudo transversal com componente analítico utilizando dados secundários do Centro de Informação e Assistência Toxicológica de Pernambuco (CIATox-PE), no período de 2017 a 2019. Foram incluídas as notificações dos acidentes na faixa etária estudada e avaliadas características do envenenamento (classe do animal, zona de exposição, local/turno da ocorrência e uso soroterapia específica) e do paciente (variáveis sociodemográficas, gravidade clínica e evolução). A análise realizada no STATA® 13.1 apresenta tabelas de distribuição de frequência e qui-quadrado de Pearson para comparação. Resultados: das 2678 notificações, 82,8% foram de escorpionismo e 10,8% de ofidismo. Predominaram na faixa etária de 1a 9 anos (70,5%) e sexo masculino (54,1%);ocorreram principalmente na zona urbana (80,9%),no Recife(67,3%), na residência da vítima (83,9%), durante horário noturno (47,3%). A maioria (87,1%) foi classificada como de gravidade leve, 10% receberam soroterapia e ocorreu um óbito (escorpionismo). Registraram-se dois casos de ofidismo em ambiente de trabalho. Conclusão: ressaltam-se os acidentes intradomiciliares entre crianças e a suspeita de trabalho infantil na faixa etária de 10 a 14anos.Os acidentes ocorreram sobretudo na zona urbana provavelmente associado à falta de planejamento e educação sanitária que favorece o desenvolvimento e hábitos do animal peçonhento.


Subject(s)
Humans , Infant , Child, Preschool , Child , Adolescent , Snake Bites/epidemiology , Indicators of Morbidity and Mortality , Scorpion Stings/epidemiology , Animals, Poisonous , Brazil/epidemiology , Cross-Sectional Studies
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J. venom. anim. toxins incl. trop. dis ; 28: e20210050, 2022. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS, VETINDEX | ID: biblio-1360569

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Scorpionism is a worldwide problem that has already made thousands of victims, and multi-disciplinary approaches for controlling their populations are to be more successful. Hens are often mentioned as tools for controlling scorpions; however, systematic/experimental behavioral studies are not available. Moreover, there is no systematic information on the effect of scorpion venoms on hens. Using the venomous yellow scorpion Tityus serrulatus, the present study aimed to clarify the following aspects: (1) voracity of hens, (2) how hens react when stung, (3) the effect of scorpion stings on hen behavior during attacks, and (4) hen survivorship after feeding on scorpions. Methods: We attracted hens with corn powder, offered them scorpions and then recorded the hen-scorpion interaction. To test the effects of the sting we manually removed the scorpion's telson. Results: We found that some hens ate up to six scorpions within minutes. By means of an ethogram and drawings, we showed that they exhibited several aversive behaviors when capturing scorpions. Removal of the scorpion telson stopped the aversive reactions, which was not observed in the control group. Finally, hens did not exhibit atypical behaviors after 1, 7 and 30 days and were all alive after 30 days. Conclusion: This is the first empirical and video recorded study providing evidence that hens are clearly affected by scorpion venom but do not die. Therefore, they may have potential to be used in biological control of these arthropods.(AU)


Subject(s)
Animals , Scorpion Venoms/poisoning , Biological Products , Scorpion Stings , Scorpions , Chickens/metabolism , Zea mays
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Acta trop. ; 230: 1-5, 2022.
Article in Portuguese | SES-SP, LILACS, CONASS, ColecionaSUS, SESSP-IALPROD, SES-SP | ID: biblio-1416552

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Accidents caused by scorpions are considered a neglected condition and represent a major health problem in most tropical countries, especially for children and elderly people. In Brazil, scorpionism is recurrent in the southeast region, mainly in the state of Sao ˜ Paulo, due to the progressive increase in scorpions found in urban habitats. Thus, our study aimed to provide better insights into the geographic and epidemiological characteristics of scorpion envenomation in Sao ˜ Paulo state and identify the environmental factors that are associated with these accidents. This is an ecological and retrospective study with secondary data on scorpion accidents in the state of Sao ˜ Paulo from 2008 to 2018 obtained from the Notifiable Disease Information System. The SatScan software was used to identify the higher- and lower-risk spatiotemporal clusters. A total of 145,464 scorpion sting cases were recorded in the state of Sao Paulo, between 2008 and 2018; there was a four-fold increase in the incidence rate. Accidents occurred more frequently in the spring season, wherein higher-risk clusters were in the north and northwest regions of the state. High temperatures, low precipitation, and poor natural vegetation are associated with higher risk areas. Our study mapped vulnerable areas for scorpion accidents that can aid in the design ofefficient public health policies, which should be intensified during the spring season.


Subject(s)
Scorpions , Accidents , Scorpion Stings , Health Policy , Insemination, Artificial, Heterologous
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Epidemiol. serv. saúde ; 31(3): e2022025, 2022. tab, graf
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1404735

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Objetivo: Analisar a tendência temporal dos acidentes causados por animais peçonhentos no Brasil, de 2007 a 2019. Métodos: Estudo transversal, realizado com dados do Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação (Sinan). Para a análise temporal, utilizou-se a regressão linear de Prais-Winsten. Foram calculadas as incidências por sexo e faixa etária, risco relativo e letalidade. Resultados: No período de estudo, houve 2.102.657 casos de acidentes por animais peçonhentos. Com exceção do ofidismo, os demais acidentes apresentaram tendência temporal crescente na maioria das macrorregiões nacionais. Escorpionismo, ofidismo e araneísmo foram responsáveis por 86% dos acidentes, principalmente entre pessoas do sexo masculino em idade economicamente ativa. A de letalidade foi mais elevada para acidentes ofídicos (0,4%) e apílicos (0,3%). As crianças foram as principais vítimas de acidentes com abelhas, lagartas e "outros". Conclusão: Os acidentes com animais peçonhentos apresentaram tendência temporal crescente para a maioria dos agravos e diferentes perfis epidemiológicos.


Objetivo: Analizar la tendencia temporal de los accidentes con animales ponzoñosos en Brasil de 2007 a 2019. Métodos: Estudio transversal realizado con datos del Sistema de Información de Enfermedades de Declaración Obligatoria (Sinan). Para el análisis temporal se utilizó la Regresión Lineal de Prais-Wisten. Se calcularon las incidencias por sexo y grupo de edad, riesgo relativo y letalidad. Resultados: Durante el período del estudio hubo 2.102.657 casos de accidentes con animales ponzoñosos. Con excepción de la mordedura de serpiente, los demás accidentes mostraron una tendencia temporal creciente en la mayoría de las regiones del país. El escorpionismo, la mordedura de serpiente y la picadura de araña fueron responsables del 86% de los accidentes, afectando principalmente a personas del sexo masculino en edad laboral. Las tasas de letalidad más altas fueron por accidentes de mordedura de serpiente (0,4%) y picadura de araña (0,3%). Los niños fueron las principales vitimas de los acidentes con abejas, lagartas y "otros". Conclusión: Los accidentes com animales ponzoñosos mostraron una tendencia temporal creciente para la mayoría de las enfermedades y diferentes perfiles epidemiológicos.


Objective: to analyze the temporal trend of accidents involving venomous animals in Brazil from 2007 to 2019. Methods: this was a cross-sectional study carried out with data from the Notifiable Health Conditions Information System (SINAN). Prais-Winsten linear regression was used for the temporal analysis. We calculated incidence rates according to sex and age group, relative risk and case fatality ratio. Results: during the study period there were 2,102,657 cases of accidents involving venomous animals. With the exception of snakebite, the remaining accidents showed a rising temporal trend in most regions of the country. Scorpion stings, snake bites and spider bites were responsible for 86% of accidents, mainly affecting male people of working age. Accidents involving snakes (0.4%) and bees (0.3%) had the highest case fatality ratios. Children were the main victims of accidents involving bees, caterpillars and "others". Conclusion: accidents involving venomous animals showed a rising temporal trend for most conditions, as well as different epidemiological profiles.


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Humans , Animals , Male , Female , Spider Bites/epidemiology , Snake Bites/epidemiology , Scorpion Stings/epidemiology , Health Profile , Brazil/epidemiology , Epidemiological Monitoring , Spatio-Temporal Analysis , Health Information Systems , Insect Bites and Stings/epidemiology
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São Paulo; s.n; 2022. 107 p.
Thesis in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1393241

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O envenenamento por escorpiões é um importante problema de saúde pública no Estado de São Paulo, Brasil, e sua incidência e mortalidade têm aumentado nas últimas décadas. O presente estudo analisou notificações documentadas de envenenamento por escorpião de 2008 a 2018 nos 645 municípios paulistas. As taxas anuais de incidência e mortalidade foram calculadas e padronizadas de acordo com sexo e idade. O método Bayesiano empírico local e a estatística Getis-Ord Gi* foram utilizados para representar as taxas de incidência padronizadas nos municípios e identificar aglomerados de alto e baixo risco. O software SatScan foi usado para identificar os aglomerados espaciais, temporais, sazonais, espaço-temporais e da variação espacial da tendência temporal de maior e menor risco. Foram registrados 145.464 casos de picada de escorpião no estado de São Paulo, entre 2008 e 2018. A taxa de incidência de envenenamento por escorpião quintuplicou entre 2008 e 2018. No geral, o risco foi maior para o homem e aumentou com a idade. As mortes por envenenamento, no entanto, concentraram-se quase inteiramente em crianças de 0 a 9 anos de idade. Os mapas de incidência mostraram que o risco de envenenamento aumentou em quase todas as regiões e municípios de São Paulo ao longo do período estudado. As maiores taxas de incidência foram encontradas nas regiões oeste, noroeste e norte do estado, em contraste com a região metropolitana de São Paulo e regiões sul e litorânea. Os acidentes ocorreram com maior frequência na primavera e foram identificadas áreas de alto risco nas regionais de saúde de Presidente Prudente, Barretos, São José do Rio Preto e Araçatuba, que ao longo do tempo formaram um único aglomerado de alto risco. Em termos espaciais, no entanto, os óbitos foram distribuídos aleatoriamente. Altas temperaturas, baixa precipitação e vegetação natural pobre estão associados a áreas de maior risco. Neste estudo, identificamos áreas e populações em risco de envenenamento por escorpião e fatalidades associadas, que podem ser usadas para apoiar a tomada de decisões dos serviços de saúde para reduzir o contato humano com esses aracnídeos e evitar mortes, principalmente em crianças e durante a primavera.


Scorpion envenomation is a significant public health concern in State of São Paulo, Brazil, and its incidence and mortality have increased in recent decades. The present study analyzed documented scorpion envenomation notifications from 2008 to 2018 throughout the 645 municipalities of São Paulo. Annual incidence and mortality rates were calculated and stratified according to sex and age. The local empirical Bayesian method and Getis-Ord Gi* statistic were used to represent standardized incidence rates in the municipalities and to identify high- and low-risk agglomerates. SatScan software was used to identify spatial, temporal, seasonal, spatio-temporal clusters and the spatial variation of the temporal trend of higher and lower risk A total of 145,464 scorpion sting cases were recorded in the state of São Paulo, between 2008 and 2018. The incidence rate of scorpion envenomation quintupled between 2008 and 2018. Overall, the risk was higher for man, and increased with age. Deaths due to envenomation, however, were concentrated almost entirely in children 09 years of age. Incidence maps showed that the risk of envenomation increased in almost all regions and municipalities of São Paulo throughout the study period. The highest incidence rates were found in the western, northwestern and northern regions of the state, in contrast to the São Paulo metropolitan area and southern and coastal regions. Accidents occurred more frequently in the spring season and hot spots were identified in the Presidente Prudente, Barretos, São José do Rio Preto, and Araçatuba regional health districts, which over time formed a single high-risk cluster. In spatial terms, however, deaths were randomly distributed. High temperatures, low precipitation, and poor natural vegetation are associated with higher risk areas. In this study, we identified areas and populations at risk of scorpion envenomation and associatedfatalities, which can be used to support decision-making by health services to reduce human contact with these arachnids and avoid fatalities, especially in children and during the spring season.


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Spatio-Temporal Analysis , Scorpion Stings , Animals, Poisonous
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Braz. j. biol ; 82: 1-10, 2022. tab, graf, map
Article in English | LILACS, VETINDEX | ID: biblio-1468496

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Scorpionic accidents are a major public health problem due to the high occurrence with potential seriousness. In this manner, the research aimed to analyze the occurrence of scorpionic accidents in a municipality in the northeastern of Brazil. An exploratory, descriptive study was made, with a quantitative approach, using secondary data which was gotten from the Notifiable Diseases Information System (SINAN), from 2008 to 2018. Data such as neighborhood, presence of street markets were also used, and the existence of sanitation and climatic data such as temperature and season. Geoprocessing was used to identify possible changes in the environment. In the analyzed period, 9,330 cases of scorpion accidents were recorded, with an average of 848 annual notifications. Scorpionic accidents occurred more frequently in women (5,686; 60.94%). Individuals aged 20 to 29 years (1.727; 18.51%) were more frequent to scorpion stings. Regarding the body parts where the stings were made, the highlights were on the foot (3.515; 37.67%) followed by the hand (2.818; 30.20%). No statistically significant relation was observed between climatic factors and scorpionic accidents. However, the high number of cases of scorpionic accidents was observed in the last 11 years studied. It was evident that during the study period there was no statistical relationship when climatic factors were correlated to scorpionic accidents. On its turn, when it was verified the results of the geoprocessing analysis, it was seen that anthropic factors have been motivating the potentiation of the occurrence of these accidents.


Os acidentes escorpiônicos apresentam-se como um grande problema de saúde pública em virtude da grande ocorrência com potencial gravidade. Nesse sentido, o trabalho teve como objetivo analisar a ocorrência de acidentes escorpiônicos em um município do nordeste brasileiro. Foi realizado um estudo descritivo, de caráter exploratório, com abordagem quantitativa em que foram utilizados dados secundários obtidos no Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação (SINAN), no período de 2008 a 2018. Também foram utilizados dados como bairro, presença de feiras livres e a existência de saneamento básico e dados climáticos como temperatura e estação do ano. O geoprocessamento foi utilizado para identificar as possíveis alterações no ambiente. No período analisado, foram registrados 9,330 casos de acidentes com escorpião, com média de 848 notificações anuais. Os acidentes escorpiônicos ocorreram com mais frequência em mulheres (5,686; 60,94%). Em indivíduos na faixa etária de 20 a 29 anos (1,727; 18,51%) foram mais frequentes a picada de escorpião. Com relação ao local das picadas destacaram-se o pé (3,515; 37,67%), seguido da mão (2,818; 30,20%). Não foi observada relação estatisticamente significativa entre os fatores climáticos e os acidentes escorpiônicos. Foi observado elevado número de casos de acidentes escorpiônicos nos últimos 11 anos estudados. Ficou evidente que durante o período de estudo não existiu relação estatística quando se correlacionou fatores climáticos aos acidentes escorpiônicos. Por sua vez, ao verificar os resultados da análise de geoprocessamento foi visto que fatores antrópicos têm sido motivadores da potencialização da ocorrência desses acidentes.


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Animals , Scorpion Stings/epidemiology , Scorpion Stings/veterinary
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Iatreia ; 34(4): 295-306, oct.-dic. 2021. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1350829

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RESUMEN Objetivo: describir las características sociodemográficas, clínicas y paraclínicas de los pacientes atendidos en el Hospital Universitario de Neiva, entre los años 2014 y 2018 e identificar los factores de riesgo que se asocien con la mortalidad. Materiales y métodos: estudio observacional analítico retrospectivo. Se calcularon las medias, la desviación estándar, frecuencias absolutas y relativas. Se realizó un análisis de normalidad con el Test de Shapiro-Wilk. Se evaluó la asociación de diferentes variables sociodemográficas y clínicas con el riesgo de mortalidad usando regresión logística. Resultados: se registraron 305 eventos, predominantemente leves (117 casos). El 2018 fue el año con mayor número de reportes (35,45 %). La mayoría eran personas jóvenes con una edad media de 17 años, principalmente de los 0 a 11 años (61 %). Más del 90% eran pacientes residentes del departamento Huila y más de la mitad (67 %) pertenecían al régimen subsidiado. La mayoría de las picaduras ocurrieron durante el día, siendo las extremidades la ubicación más frecuentemente reportada (82 %). Se encontró una asociación estadísticamente significativa entre un cuadro grave y la mayor necesidad de UCI. Conclusiones: el escorpionismo es un problema de salud pública infravalorado en Colombia. La población pediátrica tiene mayor riesgo de desarrollar complicaciones y síntomas graves en la escorpiotoxicosis. Un cuadro grave en cualquier edad aumenta la probabilidad de ingreso a una UCI, requerimiento frecuente de soporte hídrico e inotrópico y la necesidad de antihipertensivos, al igual que dosis elevadas de antiveneno.


SUMMARY Objective: To describe the sociodemographic, clinical and paraclinical characteristics of the patients treated at the Neiva University Hospital between 2014 and 2018, and identify risk factors that are associated with mortality. Materials and Methods: Observational, analytic retrospective, study. Absolute and relative frequencies were calculated. Normality analysis was performed with the Shapiro-Wilk Test. The relationship of different sociodemographic and clinical variables and the risk of mortality were evaluated using logistic regression. Results: 305 events were registered, predominantly mild (117 cases), being 2018 the year with the highest number of reports (35.45%). Most were young people, with a mean age of 17 years, mainly between 0-11 years (61%). More than 90% resided in the Huila department and more than half (67%) belonged to the subsidized regime. Most bites occurred during the day, with the extremities being the most frequently reported location (82%). A statistically significant association was found between a severe condition and an increased need for an ICU. Conclusions: Scorpionism is an undervalued public health problem in Colombia. The pediatric population is at increased risk of developing severe complications and symptoms in scorpiotoxicosis. A severe condition at any age increases the probability of ICU admission, more frequent requirement for inotropic and liquids supply, and the use of antihypertensive drugs and high doses of anti-venom.


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Humans , Mortality , Scorpion Stings , Scorpions , Signs and Symptoms , Bites and Stings , Public Health , Research Report
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Acta toxicol. argent ; 29(1): 11-29, abr. 2021. graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1360067

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Resumen Las picaduras por alacranes pueden producir cuadros de intoxicación aguda y conducir a la muerte por falla cardíaca y distrés respiratorio, siendo la población pediátrica la de mayor riesgo, tanto en Argentina como en el resto del mundo. Muchasde las especies de escorpiones en el mundo son sinantrópicas, y en Argentina, las que se han relacionado con muertes, comoTityus trivittatus y Tityus confluens, poseen esas características. La sinantropía, aumenta la posibilidad de contacto humano -escorpión y por lo tanto la ocurrencia de accidentes, por lo que las medidas de prevención en este caso, deben tomarse no soloconductualmente sino ambientalmente para evitar ese contacto. Las características biológicas de los escorpiones del géneroTityus dificultan las labores de prevención. Muchas son las herramientas para disminuir el contacto con los escorpiones y de esamanera prevenir los accidentes como los controles químicos, biológicos y ambientales, así como la búsqueda y eliminación deescorpiones. Sin embargo, no todas son efectivas si no son aplicadas racionalmente y si no son combinadas. En ocasiones lamala planificación o uso de las diferentes medidas para el combate de escorpiones pueden ser contraproducentes y no solo serinefectivas sino aumentar la probabilidad de ocurrencia de accidentes. En esta revisión se exponen los diferentes métodos deprevención del escorpionismo, con especial referencia a las especies de Tityus de Argentina.


Abstract Scorpion stings may produce acute envenoming and lead to death from heart failure and respiratory distress, being the pediatric population that with the highest risk of severe envenomation and death, in Argentina as in the rest of the world. Manyof the scorpion species in the world are synanthropic, including Tityus trivittatus and Tityus confluens, which are responsible forhuman deaths in Argentina. Synanthropy increases the possibility of human-scorpion contact and therefore the occurrence ofaccidents, so preventive measures to avoid the contact must be taken not only behaviorally but environmentally. The biologi-cal characteristics of scorpions of the genus Tityus make prevention of the contact with humans rather difficult. There are manychemical, biological and environmental tools to reduce the possibility of contact between humans and scorpions. However, notall these measures are effective if they are not rationally applied and if these are not combined. Sometimes the poor planningor use of different measures to control scorpions' population can be counterproductive and not only ineffective, increasing theprobability of accidents. In this review, we discuss the different methods of prevention and combat of scorpionism, with specialreference to the prevention of accidents with Tityus species from Argentina.


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Humans , Animals , Scorpions , Scorpion Stings/prevention & control , /methods , Argentina , Pest Control, Biological/methods , Fumigation , Housing Sanitation , Insecticides
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Nursing (Ed. bras., Impr.) ; 24(275): 5556-5565, abr.-2021.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, BDENF | ID: biblio-1224367

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Objetivo: Analisar o perfil epidemiológico do escorpionismo em crianças, no Estado de Pernambuco, nos anos de 2015 a 2019. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo ecológico, de caráter exploratório, cujo dados foram extraídos do Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação (fichas de notificação preenchidas no período de 2015 a 2019). A análise dos dados foi realizada por meio do Statistical Package for the Social Sciences versão 20.0. Resultados: Entre 2015 e 2019 foram registrados 17.825 acidentes com escorpiões em crianças de até 14 anos no Estado de Pernambuco. A faixa etária mais acometida foi a de 5 a 9 anos (32,70%). Crianças de 0 a 4 anos de idade apresentaram duas vezes mais chances de apresentar quadro clínico grave (p: <0,001; OR: 2,353; IC95%:1,650 ­ 4,782). Conclusão: Houve uma elevada taxa de agravos no período analisado, especialmente em crianças em início de vida escolar, suscitando medidas de prevenção mais eficazes.(AU)


Objective: To analyze the epidemiological profile of scorpionism in children, in the State of Pernambuco, in the years 2015 to 2019. Methods: This is an ecological, exploratory study, whose data were extracted from the Notifiable Diseases Information System (data sheets). notification completed from 2015 to 2019). Data analysis was performed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 20.0. Results: Between 2015 and 2019 there were 17,825 accidents involving scorpions in children up to 14 years old in the State of Pernambuco. The most affected age group was 5 to 9 years old (32.70%). Children from 0 to 4 years of age were twice as likely to have a severe clinical condition (p: <0.001; OR: 2.353; 95% CI: 1.650 - 4.782). Conclusion: There was a high rate of injuries in the analyzed period, especially in children at the beginning of school life, giving rise to more effective prevention measures.(AU)


Objetivo: Analizar el perfil epidemiológico del escorpionismo en niños, en el estado de Pernambuco, en los años 2015 a 2019. Métodos: Este es un estudio exploratorio ecológico, cuyos datos fueron extraídos del Sistema de Información de Enfermedades Notificables (fichas técnicas). notificación completada de 2015 a 2019). El análisis de los datos se realizó utilizando el Statistical Package for the Social Sciences versión 20.0. Resultados: Entre 2015 y 2019 se produjeron 17,825 accidentes con escorpiones en niños de hasta 14 años en el estado de Pernambuco. El grupo de edad más afectado fue el de 5 a 9 años (32,70%). Los niños de 0 a 4 años tenían el doble de probabilidades de tener una enfermedad clínica grave (p: <0,001; OR: 2,353; IC del 95%: 1,650 - 4,782). Conclusión: Hubo una alta tasa de lesiones en el período analizado, especialmente en niños al inicio de la vida escolar, dando lugar a medidas de prevención más efectivas.(AU)


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Humans , Infant , Child, Preschool , Child , Health Profile , Incidence , Health Information Systems/statistics & numerical data , Scorpion Stings/epidemiology , Brazil/epidemiology , Epidemiological Monitoring
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J. venom. anim. toxins incl. trop. dis ; 27: e20210002, 2021. graf, ilus
Article in English | LILACS, VETINDEX | ID: biblio-1340184

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Scorpions possess two systems of weapons: the pincers (chelae) and the stinger (telson). These are placed on anatomically and developmentally well separated parts of the body, that is, the oral appendages and at the end of the body axis. The otherwise conserved body plan of scorpions varies most in the shape and relative dimensions of these two weapon systems, both across species and in some cases between the sexes. We review the literature on the ecological function of these two weapon systems in each of three contexts of usage: (i) predation, (ii) defense and (iii) sexual contests. In the latter context, we will also discuss their usage in mating. We first provide a comparative background for each of these contexts of usage by giving examples of other weapon systems from across the animal kingdom. Then, we discuss the pertinent aspects of the anatomy of the weapon systems, particularly those aspects relevant to their functioning in their ecological roles. The literature on the functioning and ecological role of both the chelae and the telson is discussed in detail, again organized by context of usage. Particular emphasis is given on the differences in morphology or usage between species or higher taxonomic groups, or between genders, as such cases are most insightful to understand the roles of each of the two distinct weapon systems of the scorpions and their evolutionary interactions. We aimed to synthesize the literature while minimizing conjecture, but also to point out gaps in the literature and potential future research opportunities.(AU)


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Animals , Ecological Studies , Scorpion Stings
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J. venom. anim. toxins incl. trop. dis ; 27: e20210012, 2021. tab, ilus
Article in English | LILACS, VETINDEX | ID: biblio-1340185

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Scorpionism is a relevant medical condition in Brazil. It is responsible for most accidents involving venomous animals in the country, which leads to severe symptoms that can evolve to death. In recent years, an increase of almost 50% in the incidence of scorpionism has been observed in the Northern Region, where the highest severity of envenoming has been notified since the beginning of the 21st century. This review aims to provide an in-depth assessment of public data and reports on symptoms and epidemiology of envenoming, ecological aspects of scorpions, and characterization of venoms and toxins to access the gaps that need to be filled in the knowledge of the scorpion species of medical importance from the Brazilian Amazon. A systematic search using the string words "Amazon" and "scorpion" was performed on 11 databases. No restriction on date, language or status of the publication was applied. Reports not related to the Brazilian Amazon were excluded. Therefore, 88 studies remained. It is shown that populations of scorpions of medical importance, even of the same species, may present significant toxic variations peculiar to some regions in the Brazilian Amazon, and commercial scorpion antivenoms were not able to shorten the intensity and duration of neurological manifestations in patients stung by T. silvestris, T. apiacas or T. obscurus. It is also highlighted that the toxins responsible for triggering these alterations have not been elucidated yet and this is a fruitful field for the development of more efficient antivenoms. Furthermore, the geographic distribution of scorpions of the genus Tityus in the Brazilian Amazon was revised and updated. The cumulative and detailed information provided in this review may help physicians and scientists interested in scorpionism in the Brazilian Amazon.(AU)


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Animals , Scorpions/classification , Endemic Diseases , Scorpion Stings , Animals, Poisonous
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São Paulo; s.n; 2021. 60 p.
Thesis in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1426390

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Acidentes com picadas de escorpiões, em especial Tityus serrulatus, tem aumentado nas últimas décadas e constituem um grave problema de saúde pública no Brasil, com mais de 150.000 casos notificados a cada ano. Foi avaliada a efetividade e adequação do emprego de inseticidas na formulação pó seco para o controle de T. serrulatus em ambiente urbano, sendo testadas formulações a base de terra diatomácea, Bifentrina 0,4% e Propoxur a 2% e 3%. Foram realizados testes de eficácia em superfícies tratadas nos padrões de testes Organização Mundial da Saúde e arenas simulando ambientes urbanos, com a reintrodução de espécimes em intervalos de tempo para avaliar o efeito residual. Nos ensaios de superfície a formulação de terra diatomácea não apresentou eficiência, com zero de mortalidade. As formulações a base de Bifentrina e Propoxur apresentaram 65% e 35% de mortalidade respectivamente ao final do teste e distintos efeitos excitatórios durante e logo após a exposição. No teste de arenas as formulações apresentaram mortalidade de 100% nas semanas iniciais até 26,6% ao longo do tempo. Foi verificada a efetividade e utilidade das formulações inseticidas na formulação pó seco como opções adicionais para os programas de controle de Tityus serrulatus.


Accidents with scorpion bites, especially Tityus serrulatus, have increased in recent decades and constitute a serious public health problem in Brazil, with more than 150,000 cases reported each year. The present work evaluates the efficacy and adequacy of the use of insecticides in the dry powder formulation for the control of T. serrulatus in an urban environment, formulations based on diatomaceous earth, 0.4% Bifenthrin, and 2% & 3% Propoxur were tested. Efficacy tests were performed on surfaces treated in World Health Organization test standards and arenas simulating urban environments, with the reintroduction of specimens at intervals of time to assess the residual effect. In the surface tests, it was clear that the formulation of diatomaceous earth was not efficient, with zero mortality. The formulations based on Bifenthrin and Propoxur showed 65% and 35% mortality respectively at the end of the test and different excitation effects during and shortly after exposure. In the arenas test, the formulations showed mortality rates from 100% in the initial weeks to 26.6% over time. The efficiency and usefulness of insecticidal formulations as options for Tityus serrulatus control programs were demonstrated.


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Zoonoses/prevention & control , Scorpion Stings , Animals, Poisonous
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Epidemiol. serv. saúde ; 30(4): e2021009, 2021. tab, graf
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1350739

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Objetivo: Analisar associação ecológica entre características socioeconômicas, ocupacionais e de infraestrutura/saneamento com escorpionismo no Brasil. Métodos: Estudo ecológico, com dados dos acidentes escorpiônicos notificados no Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação (2007-2019). Empregou-se regressão binomial negativa para estimar razões de taxas de incidência (RTI) e intervalos de confiança (IC95%). Resultados: No período, ocorreram 1.079.333 acidentes, com incidência acumulada de 41,5/100 mil habitantes. Na análise ajustada, houve associação com percentual municipal de mulheres (RTI=1,65 - IC95% 1,18;2,30) e homens (RTI=0,90 - IC95% 0,88;0,91) na construção civil, mulheres (RTI=1,21 - IC95% 1,18;1,25) e homens (RTI=0,73 - IC95% 0,69;0,77) no serviço doméstico, mulheres (RTI=1,03 - IC95% 1,02;1,04) e homens (RTI=0,93 - IC95% 0,92;0,93) na agropecuária, domicílios com lixo coletado (RTI=0,99 - IC95% 0,98;0,99) e lixo no entorno (RTI=1,02 - IC95% 1,01;1,02), expectativa de anos de estudo (RTI=0,88 - IC95% 0,83;0,92) e taxa de desocupação (RTI=1,07 - IC95% 1,05;1,09). Conclusão: O escorpionismo associou-se a precária infraestrutura/saneamento, oferta de emprego, educação e ocupação feminina.


Objetivo: Analizar la asociación ecológica entre características socioeconómicas, ocupacionales y sanitarias y el escorpionismo en Brasil. Métodos: Estudio ecológico con datos de accidentes con escorpiones reportados al Sistema de Información de Enfermedades de Notificación (2007-2019). Se utilizó la regresión binomial negativa para estimar las razones de las tasas de incidencia (RTI) e intervalos de confianza (IC95%). Resultados: Ocurrieron 1.079.333 accidentes con escorpiones (41,5/100.000 habitantes), 2007-2019. Se encontró asociación con porcentaje municipal de: mujeres (RTI=1,65 - IC95% 1,18;2,30) y hombres (RTI=0,90 - IC95% 0,88;0,91) en la construcción civil, mujeres (RTI=1,21 - IC95% 1,18;1,25) y hombres (RTI=0,73 - IC95% 0,69;0,77) en el servicio doméstico, mujeres (RTI=1,03 - IC95% 1,02;1,04) y hombres (RTI=0,93 - IC95% 0,92;0,93) en la agricultura, hogares con recolección de basura (RTI=0,99 - IC95% 0,98;0,99) y basura en los alrededores (RTI=1,02 - IC95% 1,01;1,02), expectativa en años de estudio (RTI=0,88 - IC95% 0,83;0,92) y tasa de desempleo (RTI=1,07 - IC95% 1,05;1,09). Conclusión: El escorpionismo se asoció con infraestructura/saneamiento precario, oferta de trabajo, educación y ocupación femenina.


Objective: To analyze ecological association between socioeconomic, occupational and sanitation characteristics and scorpionism in Brazil. Methods: This was an ecological study with data on scorpion sting accidents reported on the Notifiable Health Conditions Information System (2007-2019). Negative binomial regression was used to estimate incidence rate ratios (IRR) and confidence intervals (95%CI). Results: In the study period there were 1,079,333 scorpion sting accidents, with a cumulative incidence rate of 41.5/100,000 inhabitants. In the adjusted analysis, there was association with the municipal percentages of: women (IRR=1.65 - 95%CI 1.18;2.30) and men (IRR=0.90 - 95%CI 0.88;0.91) working in the construction industry, women (IRR=1.21 - 95%CI 1.18;1.25) and men (IRR=0.73 - 95%CI 0.69;0.77) working in domestic service, women (IRR=1.03 - 95%CI 1.02;1.04) and men (IRR=0.93 - 95%CI 0.92;0.93) working in farming, households with refuse collection (IRR=0.99 - 95%CI 0.98;0.99) and households with refuse left nearby (IRR=1.02 - 95%CI 1.01;1.02), expected years of schooling (IRR=0.88 - 95%CI 0.83;0.92), and unemployment rate (IRR=1.07 - 95%CI 1.05;1.09). Conclusion: Scorpionism was associated with precarious infrastructure/sanitation, job availability, education and female occupation.


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Humans , Socioeconomic Factors , Scorpion Stings/epidemiology , Social Determinants of Health , Brazil/epidemiology , Incidence , Basic Sanitation/policies , Ecological Studies , Scorpion Stings/prevention & control
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Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop ; 54: e05112020, 2021. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1155570

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Abstract INTRODUCTION: Envenomation remains a neglected public health problem in most tropical countries. Epidemiological studies on accidents caused by venomous animals are scarce in the Northeast region of Brazil, mainly in the state of Ceará. The present study aimed to describe the epidemiological features of envenomation cases involving venomous animals in the State of Ceará, Northeastern Brazil, from 2007 to 2019. METHODS: The online Notifiable Diseases Information System was consulted for data on all envenomation cases involving venomous terrestrial animals. Data collected were evaluated for the number of accidents/year, number of accidents/zoological group, antivenom therapy, zone of occurrence, sex, age-group distribution, and deaths. RESULTS: A total of 54,980 cases were recorded, with the highest incidence being that of scorpion stings (67.2%), predominantly in women (52.4%; odds ratio=3.6; 95% confidence interval=3.5-3.8), equally affecting people aged 10-19 years and 40-59 years (21.4%), in the urban areas (odds ratio=10.3; 95% confidence interval=9.9-10.8), especially in the rainy months. Snakebites (16.7%) had an incidence of 8.1/100,000 inhabitants, but the highest case-fatality rates were observed in bee stings (1.3%) and spider bites (0.5%). Regarding therapeutic variables, a small percentage of people had access to serotherapy (5.3%). CONCLUSIONS This study highlights the accidents caused by terrestrial venomous animals as a public health problem that must be monitored in Ceará. Thus, our findings suggest that preventive actions against scorpion and bee stings should be intensified during the months of higher incidence to improve public policies for patient care.


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Animals , Snake Bites/epidemiology , Scorpion Stings/epidemiology , Seasons , Venoms , Brazil/epidemiology , Accidents
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