Injuries caused by fish in a community of Pantanal fishermen: detection, treatment, and prevention of envenomations and trauma
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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51(5): 700-704, Sept.-Oct. 2018. graf
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION Injuries caused by fish are common in the Pantanal, a flooded area in Midwestern Brazil. METHODS A survey was conducted to identify venomous and trauma-inducing fish and the incidence of such injuries in a local fishing community. RESULTS The injuries were caused by catfish, freshwater stingrays, and piranhas. All fishermen had suffered injuries, and nearly 30% had recent injuries. CONCLUSIONS A 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.
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Main subject:
Bites and Stings
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Accidents, Occupational
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Fish Venoms
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Fisheries
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Incidence study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
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:
Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho/BR
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