Injuries caused by freshwater stingrays in the Tapajos River Basin: a clinical and sociodemographic study
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Resumo: | 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 Santarem and Aveiro (Para 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 Tapajos River Basin: a clinical and sociodemographic studyStingsVenomous animalsFreshwater stingraysPotamotrygonidaeAmazon regionFreshwater 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 Santarem and Aveiro (Para 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.Univ Sao Paulo, Fac Med, Nucleo Med Trop, Dept Molestias Infecciosas & Parasitarias, Sao Paulo, BrazilUniv Estadual Para, Fac Med, Belem, Para, BrazilUniv Estadual Paulista, Fac Med Botucatu, Dept Dermatol & Radioterapia, Botucatu, SP, BrazilUniv Estadual Paulista, Fac Med Botucatu, Dept Dermatol & Radioterapia, Botucatu, SP, BrazilSoc Brasileira Medicina TropicalUniversidade de São Paulo (USP)Univ Estadual ParaUniversidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp)Martins Abati, Paulo AfonsoQuispe Torrez, Pasesa PascualaSiqueira Franca, Francisco Oscar deTozzi, Fabio LambertiniBacelar Guerreiro, Flavio MileoTorres dos Santos, Suellen AlineSilva de Oliveira, Sheyla MaraHaddad Junior, Vidal [UNESP]2018-11-26T17:39:39Z2018-11-26T17:39:39Z2017-05-01info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/article374-378application/pdfhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1590/0037-8682-0016-2017Revista Da Sociedade Brasileira De Medicina Tropical. Brasilia: Soc Brasileira Medicina Tropical, v. 50, n. 3, p. 374-378, 2017.0037-8682http://hdl.handle.net/11449/16299010.1590/0037-8682-0016-2017S0037-86822017000300374WOS:000405416000014S0037-86822017000300374.pdfWeb of Sciencereponame:Repositório Institucional da UNESPinstname:Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP)instacron:UNESPengRevista Da Sociedade Brasileira De Medicina Tropical0,658info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess2024-08-14T18:46:20Zoai:repositorio.unesp.br:11449/162990Repositório InstitucionalPUBhttp://repositorio.unesp.br/oai/requestopendoar:29462024-08-14T18:46:20Repositório Institucional da UNESP - Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP)false |
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Injuries caused by freshwater stingrays in the Tapajos River Basin: a clinical and sociodemographic study |
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Injuries caused by freshwater stingrays in the Tapajos River Basin: a clinical and sociodemographic study |
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Injuries caused by freshwater stingrays in the Tapajos River Basin: a clinical and sociodemographic study Martins Abati, Paulo Afonso Stings Venomous animals Freshwater stingrays Potamotrygonidae Amazon region |
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Injuries caused by freshwater stingrays in the Tapajos River Basin: a clinical and sociodemographic study |
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Injuries caused by freshwater stingrays in the Tapajos River Basin: a clinical and sociodemographic study |
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Injuries caused by freshwater stingrays in the Tapajos River Basin: a clinical and sociodemographic study |
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Injuries caused by freshwater stingrays in the Tapajos River Basin: a clinical and sociodemographic study |
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Injuries caused by freshwater stingrays in the Tapajos River Basin: a clinical and sociodemographic study |
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Martins Abati, Paulo Afonso |
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Martins Abati, Paulo Afonso Quispe Torrez, Pasesa Pascuala Siqueira Franca, Francisco Oscar de Tozzi, Fabio Lambertini Bacelar Guerreiro, Flavio Mileo Torres dos Santos, Suellen Aline Silva de Oliveira, Sheyla Mara Haddad Junior, Vidal [UNESP] |
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author |
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Quispe Torrez, Pasesa Pascuala Siqueira Franca, Francisco Oscar de Tozzi, Fabio Lambertini Bacelar Guerreiro, Flavio Mileo Torres dos Santos, Suellen Aline Silva de Oliveira, Sheyla Mara Haddad Junior, Vidal [UNESP] |
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Universidade de São Paulo (USP) Univ Estadual Para Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp) |
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Martins Abati, Paulo Afonso Quispe Torrez, Pasesa Pascuala Siqueira Franca, Francisco Oscar de Tozzi, Fabio Lambertini Bacelar Guerreiro, Flavio Mileo Torres dos Santos, Suellen Aline Silva de Oliveira, Sheyla Mara Haddad Junior, Vidal [UNESP] |
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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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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 Santarem and Aveiro (Para 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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http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/0037-8682-0016-2017 Revista Da Sociedade Brasileira De Medicina Tropical. Brasilia: Soc Brasileira Medicina Tropical, v. 50, n. 3, p. 374-378, 2017. 0037-8682 http://hdl.handle.net/11449/162990 10.1590/0037-8682-0016-2017 S0037-86822017000300374 WOS:000405416000014 S0037-86822017000300374.pdf |
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Revista Da Sociedade Brasileira De Medicina Tropical. Brasilia: Soc Brasileira Medicina Tropical, v. 50, n. 3, p. 374-378, 2017. 0037-8682 10.1590/0037-8682-0016-2017 S0037-86822017000300374 WOS:000405416000014 S0037-86822017000300374.pdf |
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