This report is a retrospective study of the epidemiology of scorpion sting cases
recorded from 2007 to 2013 in the State of Ceará, Northeastern
Brazil. Data were collected from the Injury Notification Information System database
of the Health Department of Ceará. A total of 11,134 cases were
studied and distributed across all the months of the studied period and they occurred
mainly in urban areas. Victims were predominantly 20-29 years-old women. Most victims
were bitten on the hand; and received medical assistance within 1-3 hours after being
bitten. Cases were mostly classified as mild and progressed to cure. Scorpion
envenomation in Ceará is an environmental public health problem that
needs to be monitored and controlled throughout the year.
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 Notifi cation Information System database of the State of Piauí's Health Department. Results: A total of 1,528 cases were identifi ed. 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 profi le of snakebites in the State of Piauí is similar to that in all of Brazil.
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