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Clinical-epidemiologic aspects of ophidian accidents occurred in Triângulo Mineiro region, Minas Gerais State, Brazil: retrospective case series / Aspectos clínico-epidemiológicos dos acidentes ofídicos ocorridos na região do Triângulo Mineiro, Minas Gerais, Brasil: estudo retrospectivo
Nunes, Débora Cristina de Oliveira; Franco, Priscila Silva; Rodrigues, Veridiana de Melo; Mendes, Mirian Machado.
  • Nunes, Débora Cristina de Oliveira; Federal University of Uberlândia. Uberlândia. BR
  • Franco, Priscila Silva; Federal University of Uberlândia. Uberlândia. BR
  • Rodrigues, Veridiana de Melo; Federal University of Uberlândia. Uberlândia. BR
  • Mendes, Mirian Machado; Federal University of Goiás. Jataí. BR
Biosci. j. (Online) ; 30(6): 1942-1951, nov./dec. 2014. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-948728
ABSTRACT
Ophidian accidents constitute a serious problem of public health in the tropical countries. In Central and South America, most of the accidents are caused by Bothrops (90.5%), followed by the Crotalus (7.7%), Lachesis (1.4%) and Micrurus (0.4%) genus. The aim of this work was to evaluate clinical-epidemiological aspects of ophidian accidents reported and treated at the Clinical Hospital at Federal University of Uberlândia, in the central region of Brazil. In this study, 641 medical records from January 1999 to December 2013 were analyzed. The results showed that the accidents were more common in the afternoon, from October to April. The major bite occurrence frequency was attributed to the Bothrops (54.76%), followed by Crotalus (30.58%) and Micrurus (1.40%) snakes. Most of the victims were males (80.34%). The main anatomical regions bitten were the lower and upper limbs, 65.67% and 30.58%, respectively. Approximately 80% of the victims were treated in the first 6 hours after the accident.
RESUMO
Os acidentes ofídicos constituem um sério problema de saúde pública em países tropicais. Nas Américas Central e do Sul, a maioria dos acidentes são causados pelo gênero Bothrops (90,5%), seguido por Crotalus (7,7%), Lachesis (1,4%) e Micrurus (0,4%). O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar os aspectos clínico-epidemiológicos dos acidentes ofídicos registrados e tratados no Hospital de Clínicas da Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, na região central do Brasil. Neste estudo, foram analisados 641 prontuários médicos de janeiro de 1999 a dezembro de 2013. Os resultados mostraram que os acidentes ofídicos foram mais comuns durante o período da tarde, de outubro a abril. A maior frequência de ocorrência das picadas foi atribuída às serpentes do gênero Bothrops (54,76%), seguido por Crotalus (30,58%) e Micrurus (1,40%). A maioria das vítimas foi do sexo masculino (80.34%). As principais regiões anatômicas acometidas foram os membros inferiores e superiores, 65,67% e 30,58%, respectivamente. Aproximadamente 80% das vítimas foram tratadas nas primeiras 6 horas após o acidente.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Snake Bites / Epidemiology / Crotalus / Bothrops / Coral Snakes Type of study: Observational study Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Biosci. j. (Online) Journal subject: Agricultura / Disciplinas das Ciˆncias Biol¢gicas / Pesquisa Interdisciplinar Year: 2014 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Goiás/BR / Federal University of Uberlândia/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Snake Bites / Epidemiology / Crotalus / Bothrops / Coral Snakes Type of study: Observational study Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Biosci. j. (Online) Journal subject: Agricultura / Disciplinas das Ciˆncias Biol¢gicas / Pesquisa Interdisciplinar Year: 2014 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Goiás/BR / Federal University of Uberlândia/BR