Clinical aspects of envenomation caused by Tityus obscurus (Gervais, 1843) in two distinct regions of Pará state, Brazilian Amazon basin: a prospective case series
J. venom. anim. toxins incl. trop. dis
; 20: 1-7, 04/02/2014. tab, ilus, map
Article
in En
| LILACS, VETINDEX
| ID: biblio-1484567
Responsible library:
BR68.1
Localization: BR68.1
ABSTRACT
Scorpion envenomations are a major public health problem in Brazil, whose most dangerous cases are attributable to the genus Tityus. This study was designed to compare the clinical and demographic features of envenomations by 77tyus obscurus in two areas of the state of Pará located in the Amazon basin. Were compared demographic findings, local and systemic signs and symptoms of human envenomations caused by T. obscurus that occurred in western and eastern areas of the state.
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Database:
LILACS
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VETINDEX
Main subject:
Poisoning
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Poisons
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Neurology
Type of study:
Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Animals
Country/Region as subject:
America do sul
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Brasil
Language:
En
Journal:
J. venom. anim. toxins incl. trop. dis
Year:
2014
Document type:
Article