Clinical aspects of envenomation caused by Tityus obscurus (Gervais, 1843) in two distinct regions of Pará state, Brazilian Amazon basin: a prospective case series
J. venom. anim. toxins incl. trop. dis
; 2004/02/2014.
Article
in English
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| ID: lil-724678
Responsible library:
BR68.1
ABSTRACT
Scorpion envenomations are a major public health problem in Brazil, whose most dangerous cases are attributable to the genus Tityus. This study was designed to compare the clinical and demographic features of envenomations by 77tyus obscurus in two areas of the state of Pará located in the Amazon basin. Were compared demographic findings, local and systemic signs and symptoms of human envenomations caused by T. obscurus that occurred in western and eastern areas of the state.
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Collection:
International databases
Health context:
Neglected Diseases
Health problem:
Zoonoses
Database:
LILACS
Main subject:
Poisoning
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Poisons
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Neurology
Type of study:
Risk factors
Limits:
Animals
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
J. venom. anim. toxins incl. trop. dis
Journal subject:
Toxicology
Year:
2014
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Federal do Pará/BR