Snake envenomations in northwest counties of the Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil

Tinoco, H. B.; Norberg, Antônio Neres; Pilé, Edwin; Carvalho, C. R. P.; Silva, D. A.; Guerra-Sanches, Fabiano

doi:10.1590/s1678-91992005000100005

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“…This is not surprising, since snakes are more active during warm seasons. Also consistent with previous reports, in our study males (54.9%) and young adults (40%) were more affected by envenomations (5,13,14,(17)(18)(19)). An interesting observation in the current study was that almost all patients (95%) actively sought medical help and a significant fraction (43.3%) reached a healthcare facility in less than one hour after the bite, which indicates that the population is aware of the serious consequences of snake envenomations.…”

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“…Additionally, other species from the Colubridae family were also classified as medically important in Turkey, such as Malpolon monspessulanus, Telescopus fallax and Telescopus nigriceps (6,(14)(15)(16). Corroborating the literature from several countries, we found that the frequency of snakebites is higher in warmer periods of the year, peaking in June (2,14,17,18). This is not surprising, since snakes are more active during warm seasons.…”

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confidence: 76%

“…In Turkey, systemic symptoms of snake envenomations previously reported consisted of: epistaxis; hematemesis; ecchymosis; hemoptysis; subconjunctival, retroperitoneal and intracranial hemorrhages; ptosis; weakness; paresthesia; dysphagia; sweating; respiratory depression; paralysis; myotoxicity related symptoms; disseminated intravascular coagulation; and acute renal failure (8,10,13,18,(20)(21)(22)(23)(24)(25)(26) (Figure 4).…”

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Snakebites in Turkey: epidemiological and clinical aspects between the years 1995 and 2004

Cesaretli¹,

Özkan²

2010

J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis

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The venom of poisonous snakes comprises a complex mixture of several proteins with other less significant constituents, resulting in principles capable of changing viable tissues. The hemotoxic factor is the main responsible for necrosis and tissue sloughing. Envenomations are common in rural areas of Turkey caused by snake species that present hepatotoxic venom, which causes local swelling, ecchymosis and alterations in blood profile. The epidemiological and clinical findings of snake envenomations in Turkey were evaluated based on data recorded by the National Poison Information Center (NPIC) between 1995 and 2004, in a total of 550 snakebite cases. The month of peak incidence was June (24.3%) while most incidents occurred in Marmara, Central Anatolia and Black Sea regions of Turkey. The victims were mainly adults (54.1%). Hospitalized patients displayed clinical signs of local (75.2%) and systemic effects (24.7%). Local clinical symptoms comprised edema, pain, hyperemia, numbness and ecchymosis, while systemic clinical symptoms included nausea, vomiting, hypotension, tachycardia, dyspnea, dry mouth, paresthesia, generalized edema, cyanosis and compartment syndrome. Occasionally, convulsions, confusion, loss of consciousness, hyperthermia, hepatic and circulation failure, hematoma, drowsiness, epistaxis, chest and abdominal pain, venous spasm, thrombocytopenia and bradycardia were recorded. Approximately one third (34.2%) of the patients were treated symptomatically, while 10.5% required antivenom therapy along with symptomatic treatments and 26.3% of all patients were exclusively treated with antivenom. Although a significant number of incidents were reported, no deaths occurred. These findings emphasize the presence of multiple medically important snake species in Turkey and that public awareness and therapeutic approaches appear sufficient to manage snakebite incidents

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Snakebites in Turkey: epidemiological and clinical aspects between the years 1995 and 2004

Cesaretli¹,

Özkan²

2010

J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis

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“…This seasonality factor agrees with several reports in the literature for many poisonous animals (12). The predominance of accidents in these months also occurs in southern, west central and central regions of the country (8,10).…”

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“…In developing countries, accidents resulting from poisonous animals, including honeybees and caterpillars, are a serious health problem, due to the gravity of the wounds and the sequelae among the victims (12). The stings of honeybee and caterpillars may induce allergic reactions, causing great discomfort or even leading to death.…”

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Honeybees and caterpillars: epidemiology of accidents involving these animals in the Criciúma region, southern Santa Catarina State, Brazil

Cristiano¹,

Cardoso²

2008

J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis

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ABSTRACT:The present study aimed to acquire knowledge regarding some aspects of the epidemiology and injuries provoked by honeybees and caterpillars in southern Santa Catarina State, Brazil. Epidemiological information concerning accidents with both animals was prospectively collected from the System of Injury Notification Information (SINAN) files of the Municipal Health Secretary of the Criciúma region, Brazil. Between 1994 and 2006, 203 cases of accidents were registered, 149 provoked by honeybees (73.39%) and 54 by caterpillars (26.61%). The majority of the victims (200 cases) presented full recovery, two cases presented sequelae after recovery, and only one death was recorded in a case involving honeybee injury. The high frequency of victim recovery suggests that the public health system is efficient and the low frequency of sequelae after recovery also suggests that this system is fast and well developed. However, the low number of allergic people in this population should be considered as well as the severity level of the recorded accidents.

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Epidemiology and injuries (1994–2005) resulting from poisonous animals in southern Santa Catarina State, Brazil

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Accidents involving poisonous animals in southern Santa Catarina State, Brazil, from 1994 to 2005 were evaluated with the aim of verifying their frequency through the analysis of 2,625 victim's reports involving poisonous animals from the SINAN (System of Injury Notification Information) files of the Municipal Health Secretary of the AMESC and AMREC microregions, formed by 27 municipalities. Statistical analysis was performed using the chisquare exact test to verify similarities between the AMREC and AMESC microregions, where p values ≤0.05 were considered significant. The results demonstrated that: 52.95% (n = 1,390) of occurrences involved spiders, 18.13% (n=476) snakes, 5.00% (n=131) bees, 2.29% (n= 60) caterpillars, 1.41% (n=37) scorpions, 5.45% (n=143) other animals and 14.78% (n=388) unknown. The anatomic region that suffered the most bites was the feet 16.11% (n=444). Accidents were more frequent in men 54.64% (n=1.437) than in women 45.25% (n=1,188). In only 1.18% (n=31) of cases did recovery present sequelae. The months presenting the highest number of recorded cases were October through March, spring and summer in Brazil.The high frequency of victim recuperation suggests that the public health system is efficient, and the low frequency of recovered victims with sequelae also suggests that this system is fast and well-adjusted. However, there may have been deficiencies in the epidemiologic information system.

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Snake envenomations in northwest counties of the Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil

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Snakebites in Turkey: epidemiological and clinical aspects between the years 1995 and 2004

Snakebites in Turkey: epidemiological and clinical aspects between the years 1995 and 2004

Honeybees and caterpillars: epidemiology of accidents involving these animals in the Criciúma region, southern Santa Catarina State, Brazil

Epidemiology and injuries (1994–2005) resulting from poisonous animals in southern Santa Catarina State, Brazil

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