The deadliest snake according to ethnobiological perception of the population of the Alto Juruá region, western Brazilian Amazonia
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 53: e20190305, 2020. tab, graf
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION: We examined the ethnobiological perception of the population of the Alto Juruá region about different snake species, in terms of their dangerousness and manifestations of envenomation. METHODS: We interviewed 100 villagers who were active in the forests. RESULTS: Lachesis muta was considered the most venomous snake, and Bothrops atrox appeared to be the most feared snake species. CONCLUSIONS: The high incidence, severity, and mortality of B. atrox bites and the severity and mortality of L. muta bites were the factors that contributed to these species being perceived as the most feared and venomous snakes.
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Coleções:
Bases de dados internacionais
Temas:
Saúde do idoso
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LILACS
Assunto principal:
Serpentes
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Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde
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Cultura Popular
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Assunto da revista:
Medicina Tropical
Ano de publicação:
2020
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
Brasil
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Instituto Federal do Acre/BR
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Universidade Federal do Acre/BR
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Universidade do Estado do Amazonas/BR
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