Hymenoptera stings in Brazil: a neglected health threat in Amazonas State
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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51(1): 80-84, Jan.-Feb. 2018. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
Hymenoptera injuries are commonly caused by stinging insects. In Amazonas state, Brazil, there is no information regarding distribution, profile, and systemic manifestations associated with Hymenoptera injuries.METHODS:
This study aimed to identify risk factors for systemic manifestation using the Brazilian Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System (2007 to 2015).RESULTS:
Half of Hymenoptera injuries were caused by bee stings. Hymenoptera injuries were concentrated in Manaus, and 13.36% of cases displayed systemic signs. Delayed medical assistance (4 to 12 hours) presented four times more risk for systemic manifestations.CONCLUSIONS:
Simple clinical observations and history of injury are critical information for prognostic improvement.
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Main subject:
Hymenoptera
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Insect Bites and Stings
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Limits:
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:
2018
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Fundação de Medicina Tropical Dr. Heitor Vieira Dourado/BR
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Universidade do Estado do Amazonas/BR
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