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A profile of scorpionism, including the species of scorpions involved, in the state of Amazonas, Brazil
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Introduction: This study investigated scorpionism profile in the State of Amazonas, Brazil. Methods: Data referring to stinging incidents were obtained from the National Databank of Major Causes of Morbidity. Information on the scorpion species involved was obtained from the Amazonas State health units. Results: Amazonas has a scorpionism rate of 8.14 cases/100,000 inhabitants. Some municipalities (e.g., Apuí) presented higher rates (273 cases/100,000 inhabitants). Most species involved in envenomation belonged to the genus Tityus. Conclusions: Our results reaffirm the notion of scorpionism being a public health hazard and provide data that can guide public policy aimed at scorpionism prevention and treatment. © 2016, Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical. All rights reserved.
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Tityus Toxin, Adult, Age, Disease Severity, Education, Envenomation, Female, Gender, Health Survey, Human, Male, Medical Procedures, Morbidity, Primary Health Care, Rural Area, Scorpion, Scorpion Sting, Seasonal Variation, Serotherapy, Urban Area, Animals, Classification, Incidence, Scorpion, Scorpion Stings, Season, Severity Of Illness Index, Adult, Animal, Female, Humans, Incidence, Male, Scorpion Stings, Scorpions, Seasons, Severity Of Illness Index
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