2016
DOI: 10.1590/0001-3765201620150336
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Injuries caused by the venomous catfish pintado and cachara (Pseudoplatystoma genus) in fishermen of the Pantanal region in Brazil

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: the fishing activity throughout the Upper Paraguay River Basin has huge financial and biological importance. This retrospective study investigated the occurrence of injuries caused by fish of the Pseudoplatystoma genus (spotted catfish or pintado and striped catfish or cachara) in professional fishermen of the Pantanal of Mato Grosso do Sul State. METHODS: we collected information through a questionnaire, showing that fishing is carried out by workers with low level of education, mainly adults or… Show more

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“…The diversity of fish species and large number of fishermen in the Pantanal lead to injuries being common in the region, as previously published studies show 3,4 . In addition, less economically valuable species such as the freshwater stingrays can be caught; these stingrays have one to four stingers covered by venomous mucus on the tail.…”
Section: Most Important Scale Fish Caught In the Pantanalmentioning
confidence: 78%
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“…The diversity of fish species and large number of fishermen in the Pantanal lead to injuries being common in the region, as previously published studies show 3,4 . In addition, less economically valuable species such as the freshwater stingrays can be caught; these stingrays have one to four stingers covered by venomous mucus on the tail.…”
Section: Most Important Scale Fish Caught In the Pantanalmentioning
confidence: 78%
“…Injuries may be associated with mechanical trauma from stingers, teeth, or other traumatogenic structures, and generally occur when fishermen handle the fish when withdrawing them from hooks or nets. These traumas can also include envenomations, since some of these fish are venomous and have the ability to inoculate toxins into the victim through stingers; such fish include freshwater stingrays, spotted catfish, striped catfish, and some other catfish 3,4 . In a survey carried out in fishermen's colonies in Coxim and Corumbá counties (Mato Grosso do Sul State), all fishermen reported some kind of animal-caused injury during their work, with fish causing 78% of the injuries 3 .…”
Section: Most Important Scale Fish Caught In the Pantanalmentioning
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“…The tropical climate attracts a large number of beach goers and practitioners of aquatic activities, such as commercial fishing, sport fishing, scuba diving and underwater fishing, which favor the occurrence of accidents, many of which are caused by venomous aquatic animals. However, such events are insufficiently recorded, partially to the great number of victims that do not seek medical help [3].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%