Secondary infection profile after snakebite treated at a tertiary referral center in the Brazilian Amazon
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Background:
Bothrops envenomations can often lead to complications, such as secondary infections.Methods:
This cross-sectional study analyzed the medical records of all patients diagnosed with snakebite.Results:
A total of 127 patients were included. Clindamycin was the most commonly prescribed antibiotic, with 105 patients (82.7%) receiving it as the primary antibiotic regimen. In 31 (24.4%) individuals, the first-choice antibiotic did not cease the infection.Conclusions:
Secondary infection is an important complication resulting from snakebites, and evidence-based management of this complication can contribute to better clinical outcomes.
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LILACS
Type d'étude:
Observational_studies
Pays comme sujet:
America do sul
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Brasil
langue:
En
Texte intégral:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Thème du journal:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Année:
2022
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Article
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Project document