Citation

Oliveira Nda R, Sousa AC, Belmino JF, Furtado Sda S, Leite Rde S. Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop. 2015; 48(1): 99-104.

Affiliation

Unidade Acadêmica de Saúde, Centro de Educação e Saúde, Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, Cuité, PB, Brazil.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Sociedade Brasileira De Medicina Tropical)

DOI

10.1590/0037-8682-0173-2014

PMID

25860474

Abstract

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.

Language: en