Spatial temporal study of scorpion envenomation in the state of Sergipe, Brazil

Almeida, Carlos Adriano de Oliveira; Silva, Guilherme Mota da; Souza, Geza Thaís Rangel e; Madi, Rubens Riscala; Coelho, Andressa Sales; Melo, Cláudia Moura de

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“…In Sergipe, from 2004 to 2014, most accidents were caused by scorpions, also happening in urban areas, with the state capital being the most affected. 13 Several studies in Brazil and in other countries have reported seasonality in the occurrence of scorpion stings. [14][15][16][17][18] Accidents by scorpions show a constant variation, tending to be more frequent in the hottest and rainy seasons.…”

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Hospitalization Due to Contact With Scorpions in Northeast Brazil

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Hospitalization Due to Contact With Scorpions in Northeast Brazil

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Silva³

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“…This species' geographic distribution was previously restricted to Minas Gerais state (Southeast region), but due its easy adaptation to urban environments and its proliferation potential, T. serrulatus has expanded considerably over the Southeast, Northeast, South, and Central regions of Brazil, and its occurrence has been recorded in at least 19 of the 27 Brazilian states [4,[72][73][74][75][76]. T. serrulatus has been also spotted in other countries like Ecuador and Argentina [77], where even a human accident occurred [78].…”

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Scorpion envenomation in Brazil: Current scenario and perspectives for containing an increasing health problem

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Opportunistic scorpion species can colonize urban environments, establishing high-density communities that enhance the chances of human accidents. This scenario has been taking place in Brazil, in which some Tityus species have taken city centers, causing an explosion in the number of scorpion envenoming cases. The characteristics of this scorpionism epidemic in Brazil is discussed in the present work. The number of Brazilian scorpion stings has surpassed 120,000 cases in 2017, and has been maintained above this number ever since, representing a more than 3-fold increase in 10 years, which was higher than the number of cases for most of the neglected tropical diseases in the country. The escalation in scorpionism cases is even higher in some regions of Brazil. Fortunately, the proportion of mild cases has also increased in the analyzed period, as well as the number of victims seeking for medical attention within the first hour after the accident. The species Tityus serrulatus, Tityus stigmurus, Tityus bahiensis, and Tityus obscurus are traditionally accountable for most of the scorpion accidents in different regions of Brazil, but other species deserve to be closely watched. Despite scorpionism being a notable health problem in Brazil, accident prevention and pest control regarding this venomous animal have not been properly addressed by the scientific community nor by policy makers. Therefore, this review also aims to point possible fields of research that could help to contain the aggravation of the current scorpionism landscape in Brazil.

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“…The growing process of urbanization, precarious living conditions, human behavior, and high ecological plasticity of some clinically relevant scorpion species, such as T. serrulatus and T. stigmurus, may affect the epidemiology of envenomations [47]. Disorderly urban growth can therefore be considered a determining factor in the proliferation of scorpions, where the generation and accumulation of debris plays a fundamental role in the availability of breeding habitats, as these conditions facilitate the spread of cockroaches and other insects that are primary food sources for scorpions [48]. Expanding agricultural frontiers combined with clearing…”

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Scorpion envenomation in the state of São Paulo, Brazil: Spatiotemporal analysis of a growing public health concern

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Scorpion envenomation is a significant public health concern in São Paulo, Brazil, and its incidence and mortality have increased in recent decades. The present study analyzed documented scorpion envenomation notifications from 2008 to 2018 throughout the 645 municipalities of São Paulo. Annual incidence and mortality rates were calculated and stratified according to sex and age. The local empirical Bayesian method and Getis-Ord Gi* statistic were used to represent standardized incidence rates in the municipalities and to identify high- and low-risk agglomerates. The incidence rate of scorpion envenomation quintupled between 2008 and 2018. Overall, the risk was higher for man, and increased with age. Deaths due to envenomation, however, were concentrated almost entirely in children 0–9 years of age. Incidence maps showed that the risk of envenomation increased in almost all regions and municipalities of São Paulo throughout the study period. The highest incidence rates were found in the western, northwestern and northern regions of the state, in contrast to the São Paulo metropolitan area and southern and coastal regions. Hot spots were identified in the Presidente Prudente, Barretos, São José do Rio Preto, and Araçatuba regional health districts, which over time formed a single high-risk cluster. In spatial terms, however, deaths were randomly distributed. In this study, we identified areas and populations at risk of scorpion envenomation and associated–fatalities, which can be used to support decision-making by health services to reduce human contact with these arachnids and avoid fatalities, especially in children.

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Spatial temporal study of scorpion envenomation in the state of Sergipe, Brazil

Cited by 5 publications

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Hospitalization Due to Contact With Scorpions in Northeast Brazil

Hospitalization Due to Contact With Scorpions in Northeast Brazil

Scorpion envenomation in Brazil: Current scenario and perspectives for containing an increasing health problem

Scorpion envenomation in the state of São Paulo, Brazil: Spatiotemporal analysis of a growing public health concern

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