Epidemiology of bee stings in Campina Grande, Paraíba state, Northeastern Brazil
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Resumo: | Background : The present study aims to investigate the clinical-epidemiological characteristics of bee sting cases recorded between 2007 and 2012 in the city of Campina Grande, Paraiba state, Brazil. Data were collected from the database of the Injury Notification Information System of the Brazilian Ministry of Health.Results : A total of 459 bee sting cases were retrospectively analyzed. The average annual incidence was 19 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. Cases were distributed in all months of the year, with higher prevalence in September and February. Most victims were men aged between 20 and 29 years. The highest incidence of cases was recorded in urban areas. Victims were stung mainly on the head and torso and received medical assistance predominantly 1 to 3 hours after being stung. The most frequent clinical manifestations were pain, edema and itching. Most cases were classified as mild, and three deaths were reported.Conclusions : The high incidence of envenomations provoked by bees in Campina Grande suggests that it may be an important risk area for accidents. Since several medical records lacked information, clinical-epidemiological profile of bee sting cases in the studied region could not be accurately determined. The current study provides relevant data for the development of strategies to promote control and prevention of bee stings in this area. Further training for health professionals seems to be necessary to improve their skills in recording clinical-epidemiological information as well as in treating bee sting victims. |
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Epidemiology of bee stings in Campina Grande, Paraíba state, Northeastern BrazilAfricanized honeybeeParaibaHuman envenomationVenomous animalsPublic healthBackground : The present study aims to investigate the clinical-epidemiological characteristics of bee sting cases recorded between 2007 and 2012 in the city of Campina Grande, Paraiba state, Brazil. Data were collected from the database of the Injury Notification Information System of the Brazilian Ministry of Health.Results : A total of 459 bee sting cases were retrospectively analyzed. The average annual incidence was 19 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. Cases were distributed in all months of the year, with higher prevalence in September and February. Most victims were men aged between 20 and 29 years. The highest incidence of cases was recorded in urban areas. Victims were stung mainly on the head and torso and received medical assistance predominantly 1 to 3 hours after being stung. The most frequent clinical manifestations were pain, edema and itching. Most cases were classified as mild, and three deaths were reported.Conclusions : The high incidence of envenomations provoked by bees in Campina Grande suggests that it may be an important risk area for accidents. Since several medical records lacked information, clinical-epidemiological profile of bee sting cases in the studied region could not be accurately determined. The current study provides relevant data for the development of strategies to promote control and prevention of bee stings in this area. Further training for health professionals seems to be necessary to improve their skills in recording clinical-epidemiological information as well as in treating bee sting victims.Centro de Estudos de Venenos e Animais Peçonhentos (CEVAP/UNESP)2014-01-01info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontext/htmlhttp://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1678-91992014000200324Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases v.20 2014reponame:The Journal of venomous animals and toxins including tropical diseases (Online)instname:Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP)instacron:UNESP10.1186/1678-9199-20-13info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessLinard,Ana Thaise SousaBarros,Rafaella MorenoSousa,Jorge AlvesLeite,Renner Souzaeng2018-08-17T00:00:00Zoai:scielo:S1678-91992014000200324Revistahttp://www.scielo.br/jvatitdPUBhttps://old.scielo.br/oai/scielo-oai.php||editorial@jvat.org.br1678-91991678-9180opendoar:2018-08-17T00:00The Journal of venomous animals and toxins including tropical diseases (Online) - Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP)false |
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Epidemiology of bee stings in Campina Grande, Paraíba state, Northeastern Brazil |
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Epidemiology of bee stings in Campina Grande, Paraíba state, Northeastern Brazil |
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Epidemiology of bee stings in Campina Grande, Paraíba state, Northeastern Brazil Linard,Ana Thaise Sousa Africanized honeybee Paraiba Human envenomation Venomous animals Public health |
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Epidemiology of bee stings in Campina Grande, Paraíba state, Northeastern Brazil |
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Epidemiology of bee stings in Campina Grande, Paraíba state, Northeastern Brazil |
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Epidemiology of bee stings in Campina Grande, Paraíba state, Northeastern Brazil |
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Epidemiology of bee stings in Campina Grande, Paraíba state, Northeastern Brazil |
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Epidemiology of bee stings in Campina Grande, Paraíba state, Northeastern Brazil |
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Linard,Ana Thaise Sousa |
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Linard,Ana Thaise Sousa Barros,Rafaella Moreno Sousa,Jorge Alves Leite,Renner Souza |
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Barros,Rafaella Moreno Sousa,Jorge Alves Leite,Renner Souza |
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Linard,Ana Thaise Sousa Barros,Rafaella Moreno Sousa,Jorge Alves Leite,Renner Souza |
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Africanized honeybee Paraiba Human envenomation Venomous animals Public health |
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Africanized honeybee Paraiba Human envenomation Venomous animals Public health |
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Background : The present study aims to investigate the clinical-epidemiological characteristics of bee sting cases recorded between 2007 and 2012 in the city of Campina Grande, Paraiba state, Brazil. Data were collected from the database of the Injury Notification Information System of the Brazilian Ministry of Health.Results : A total of 459 bee sting cases were retrospectively analyzed. The average annual incidence was 19 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. Cases were distributed in all months of the year, with higher prevalence in September and February. Most victims were men aged between 20 and 29 years. The highest incidence of cases was recorded in urban areas. Victims were stung mainly on the head and torso and received medical assistance predominantly 1 to 3 hours after being stung. The most frequent clinical manifestations were pain, edema and itching. Most cases were classified as mild, and three deaths were reported.Conclusions : The high incidence of envenomations provoked by bees in Campina Grande suggests that it may be an important risk area for accidents. Since several medical records lacked information, clinical-epidemiological profile of bee sting cases in the studied region could not be accurately determined. The current study provides relevant data for the development of strategies to promote control and prevention of bee stings in this area. Further training for health professionals seems to be necessary to improve their skills in recording clinical-epidemiological information as well as in treating bee sting victims. |
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