Injuries caused by freshwater stingrays in the Tapajós River Basin: a clinical and sociodemographic study
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Resumo: | Abstract INTRODUCTION Freshwater stingray envenomations are an important cause of morbidity in riverine populations living in various regions of Brazil. The sequelae include temporary or permanent disability. This study aimed to identify sociodemographic, clinical, and therapeutic aspects related to stingray injuries in such populations. METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Extractive Reserve of Tapajos-Arapiuns, located in the municipalities of Santarém and Aveiro (Pará State). A convenience sample comprising 300 local adults was used to obtain data by means of a questionnaire/ interview. RESULTS Overall, 19 (6.3%) participants reported having sustained a stingray injury in the 12 months prior to the study. All 19 were injured either while fishing (n=13 [68.4%]) or engaging in other riverine activities. Most injuries [n=14 (73.7%)] occurred from September through November, and most injured respondents [n=15 (78.9%)] reported seeing stingrays at beaches. Severe pain and the appearance of ulcers in the later stages of envenomation were described by 18 (94.7%) and 12 (63.2%) participants, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Freshwater stingray injuries, which should be considered occupational injuries, are common in the study area, especially in places like beaches or in the lakes that form during the dry season, when stingrays are routinely observed. A significant proportion of respondents was unaware of the correct first aid measures and had insufficient resources to treat the complications of these injuries in the locality where they reside. Interactive activities involving local residents - such as lectures and the distribution of simple pamphlets providing information about stingray injuries - are needed. |
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Injuries caused by freshwater stingrays in the Tapajós River Basin: a clinical and sociodemographic studyStingsVenomous animalsFreshwater stingraysPotamotrygonidaeAmazon regionAbstract INTRODUCTION Freshwater stingray envenomations are an important cause of morbidity in riverine populations living in various regions of Brazil. The sequelae include temporary or permanent disability. This study aimed to identify sociodemographic, clinical, and therapeutic aspects related to stingray injuries in such populations. METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Extractive Reserve of Tapajos-Arapiuns, located in the municipalities of Santarém and Aveiro (Pará State). A convenience sample comprising 300 local adults was used to obtain data by means of a questionnaire/ interview. RESULTS Overall, 19 (6.3%) participants reported having sustained a stingray injury in the 12 months prior to the study. All 19 were injured either while fishing (n=13 [68.4%]) or engaging in other riverine activities. Most injuries [n=14 (73.7%)] occurred from September through November, and most injured respondents [n=15 (78.9%)] reported seeing stingrays at beaches. Severe pain and the appearance of ulcers in the later stages of envenomation were described by 18 (94.7%) and 12 (63.2%) participants, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Freshwater stingray injuries, which should be considered occupational injuries, are common in the study area, especially in places like beaches or in the lakes that form during the dry season, when stingrays are routinely observed. A significant proportion of respondents was unaware of the correct first aid measures and had insufficient resources to treat the complications of these injuries in the locality where they reside. Interactive activities involving local residents - such as lectures and the distribution of simple pamphlets providing information about stingray injuries - are needed.Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical - SBMT2017-06-01info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontext/htmlhttp://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0037-86822017000300374Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical v.50 n.3 2017reponame:Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropicalinstname:Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical (SBMT)instacron:SBMT10.1590/0037-8682-0016-2017info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessAbati,Paulo Afonso MartinsTorrez,Pasesa Pascuala QuispeFrança,Francisco Oscar de SiqueiraTozzi,Fabio LambertiniGuerreiro,Flávio Mileo BacelarSantos,Suellen Aline Torres dosOliveira,Sheyla Mara Silva deHaddad Junior,Vidaleng2017-09-12T00:00:00Zoai:scielo:S0037-86822017000300374Revistahttps://www.sbmt.org.br/portal/revista/ONGhttps://old.scielo.br/oai/scielo-oai.php||dalmo@rsbmt.uftm.edu.br|| rsbmt@rsbmt.uftm.edu.br1678-98490037-8682opendoar:2017-09-12T00:00Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical - Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical (SBMT)false |
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Injuries caused by freshwater stingrays in the Tapajós River Basin: a clinical and sociodemographic study |
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Injuries caused by freshwater stingrays in the Tapajós River Basin: a clinical and sociodemographic study |
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Injuries caused by freshwater stingrays in the Tapajós River Basin: a clinical and sociodemographic study Abati,Paulo Afonso Martins Stings Venomous animals Freshwater stingrays Potamotrygonidae Amazon region |
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Injuries caused by freshwater stingrays in the Tapajós River Basin: a clinical and sociodemographic study |
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Injuries caused by freshwater stingrays in the Tapajós River Basin: a clinical and sociodemographic study |
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Injuries caused by freshwater stingrays in the Tapajós River Basin: a clinical and sociodemographic study |
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Injuries caused by freshwater stingrays in the Tapajós River Basin: a clinical and sociodemographic study |
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Injuries caused by freshwater stingrays in the Tapajós River Basin: a clinical and sociodemographic study |
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Abati,Paulo Afonso Martins |
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Abati,Paulo Afonso Martins Torrez,Pasesa Pascuala Quispe França,Francisco Oscar de Siqueira Tozzi,Fabio Lambertini Guerreiro,Flávio Mileo Bacelar Santos,Suellen Aline Torres dos Oliveira,Sheyla Mara Silva de Haddad Junior,Vidal |
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Torrez,Pasesa Pascuala Quispe França,Francisco Oscar de Siqueira Tozzi,Fabio Lambertini Guerreiro,Flávio Mileo Bacelar Santos,Suellen Aline Torres dos Oliveira,Sheyla Mara Silva de Haddad Junior,Vidal |
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Abati,Paulo Afonso Martins Torrez,Pasesa Pascuala Quispe França,Francisco Oscar de Siqueira Tozzi,Fabio Lambertini Guerreiro,Flávio Mileo Bacelar Santos,Suellen Aline Torres dos Oliveira,Sheyla Mara Silva de Haddad Junior,Vidal |
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Stings Venomous animals Freshwater stingrays Potamotrygonidae Amazon region |
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Stings Venomous animals Freshwater stingrays Potamotrygonidae Amazon region |
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Abstract INTRODUCTION Freshwater stingray envenomations are an important cause of morbidity in riverine populations living in various regions of Brazil. The sequelae include temporary or permanent disability. This study aimed to identify sociodemographic, clinical, and therapeutic aspects related to stingray injuries in such populations. METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Extractive Reserve of Tapajos-Arapiuns, located in the municipalities of Santarém and Aveiro (Pará State). A convenience sample comprising 300 local adults was used to obtain data by means of a questionnaire/ interview. RESULTS Overall, 19 (6.3%) participants reported having sustained a stingray injury in the 12 months prior to the study. All 19 were injured either while fishing (n=13 [68.4%]) or engaging in other riverine activities. Most injuries [n=14 (73.7%)] occurred from September through November, and most injured respondents [n=15 (78.9%)] reported seeing stingrays at beaches. Severe pain and the appearance of ulcers in the later stages of envenomation were described by 18 (94.7%) and 12 (63.2%) participants, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Freshwater stingray injuries, which should be considered occupational injuries, are common in the study area, especially in places like beaches or in the lakes that form during the dry season, when stingrays are routinely observed. A significant proportion of respondents was unaware of the correct first aid measures and had insufficient resources to treat the complications of these injuries in the locality where they reside. Interactive activities involving local residents - such as lectures and the distribution of simple pamphlets providing information about stingray injuries - are needed. |
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