Hymenoptera stings in Brazil: a neglected health threat in Amazonas State
AUTOR(ES)
Costa, Allyson Guimarães, Chaves, Bárbara Aparecida, Murta, Felipe Leão Gomes, Sachett, Jacqueline Almeida Gonçalves, Sampaio, Vanderson Souza, Silva, Vanessa Costa, Monteiro, Wuelton Marcelo
FONTE
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.
DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO
2018-02
RESUMO
Abstract INTRODUCTION: Hymenoptera injuries are commonly caused by stinging insects. In Amazonas state, Brazil, there is no information regarding distribution, profile, and systemic manifestations associated with Hymenoptera injuries. METHODS: This study aimed to identify risk factors for systemic manifestation using the Brazilian Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System (2007 to 2015). RESULTS: Half of Hymenoptera injuries were caused by bee stings. Hymenoptera injuries were concentrated in Manaus, and 13.36% of cases displayed systemic signs. Delayed medical assistance (4 to 12 hours) presented four times more risk for systemic manifestations. CONCLUSIONS: Simple clinical observations and history of injury are critical information for prognostic improvement.
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