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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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
LILACS
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Ano de publicação:
2022
Tipo de documento:
Article
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Project document
País de afiliação:
Brasil
País de publicação:
Brasil