Arachnidism, scorpionism and ophidism in Ouro Preto Municipality, Minas Gerais State, Brazil
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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49(6): 786-789, Dec. 2016. tab
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ABSTRACT
Abstract: INTRODUCTION This retrospective study shows the profile of arachnidism, ophidism, and scorpionism in the Ouro Preto Municipality, Brazil, from January 2007 to December 2013. METHODS The data were gathered from forms of the Epidemiological Surveillance Sector of the town's Health's Municipal Secretary. RESULTS Of the 412 envenomations, 308 were caused by spiders, 78 by scorpions, and 26 by snakes. The highest number of incidents involved people aged 20-34 years. Females were more affected than males. There were no reports of death. CONCLUSIONS The results show that envenomations caused by spiders, scorpions and snakes have decreased in recent years.
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Main subject:
Spider Bites
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Snake Bites
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Scorpion Stings
Type of study:
Incidence study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Aged80
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Animals
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto/BR
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