The epidemiology of envenomation via snakebite in the State of Piauí, Northeastern Brazil

AUTOR(ES)

Oliveira, Nayana da Rocha, Sousa, Ana Clara da Rocha, Belmino, José Francisdavid Barbosa, Furtado, Sanny da Silva, Leite, Renner de Souza

FONTE

Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

2015-01

RESUMO

INTRODUCTION: This communication describes a retrospective study of the epidemiology of snakebite cases that were recorded from 2007 to 2012 in the State of Piauí, northeastern Brazil. METHODS: Data were collected from the Injury Notification Information System database of the State of Piauí's Health Department. RESULTS: A total of 1,528 cases were identified. The cases occurred most frequently in rural areas between January and July. Victims were predominantly male farmers, and were typically 30-39 years old. Most victims were bitten on the foot, and received medical assistance within 1-3h after being bitten. CONCLUSIONS: The epidemiological profile of snakebites in the State of Piauí is similar to that in all of Brazil.

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