Injuries caused by fish to fishermen in the Vale do Alto Juruá, Western Brazilian Amazon

AUTOR(ES)

Costa, Tamires Nascimento da

FONTE

Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

20/12/2019

RESUMO

Abstract INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to document injuries caused by fish among professional fishermen in the Western Brazilian Amazon. METHODS: We undertook a descriptive, retrospective study, involving 51 professional fishermen, to determine clinical, epidemiological, and therapeutic aspects of their injuries. RESULTS: Among 51 fishermen interviewed, most injuries were due to mandi (Pimelodus spp.), and the hands were the most injured region, resulting in pain and bleeding in all cases. CONCLUSIONS: Our study findings confirm the morbidity of fish-related injuries, and reaffirm the need for relevant information regarding prevention and injury management.

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