Envenoming by coral snakes (Micrurus) in Argentina, during the period between 1979-2003 Envenenamento por cobras corais na Argentina durante o período 1979-2003
Envenomation by coral snakes (Micrurus sp.) is one of the most dangerous injuries in America and it is considered as a serious medical emergency, however bites by these snakes appear to be rare. We analyzed epidemiological data, clinical signs and antivenom use in Argentina during the period between...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:26d119023938457db9dc6342ff43176e 2024-09-09T19:28:28+00:00 Envenoming by coral snakes (Micrurus) in Argentina, during the period between 1979-2003 Envenenamento por cobras corais na Argentina durante o período 1979-2003 Adolfo Rafael de Roodt Ernesto de Titto Jorge Adrián Dolab Jean-Philippe Chippaux 2013-02-01T00:00:00Z https://doaj.org/article/26d119023938457db9dc6342ff43176e EN eng Universidade de São Paulo (USP) http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0036-46652013000100003 https://doaj.org/toc/0036-4665 https://doaj.org/toc/1678-9946 0036-4665 1678-9946 https://doaj.org/article/26d119023938457db9dc6342ff43176e Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo, Vol 55, Iss 1, Pp 13-18 (2013) Snakes Envenoming Micrurus Epidemiology Snakebite Antivenom Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine RC955-962 Infectious and parasitic diseases RC109-216 article 2013 ftdoajarticles 2024-08-05T17:49:30Z Envenomation by coral snakes (Micrurus sp.) is one of the most dangerous injuries in America and it is considered as a serious medical emergency, however bites by these snakes appear to be rare. We analyzed epidemiological data, clinical signs and antivenom use in Argentina during the period between 1979-2003. During this period of study 46 non-fatal Micrurus bites were reported. The majority of cases were men from 31 to 40 years old. Bites occurred primarily in spring and summer. Most cases were reported from the northeast and northwest provinces of the country. The bites were mostly located on hands or feet and occurred mostly during agricultural activities and so mainly involved farmers. Only four cases occurred as a result of handling snakes. The median time it took for antivenom to be administrated was 60 minutes after the bite, and the median number of vials applied was 2. Local pain was mentioned and edema was reported in 41% of patients. All patients recovered without sequelae. This study showed a low incidence of Micrurus bites and low severity of envenomation. However, although no deaths have been reported during the last 30 years, given the toxicity of the venom of Micrurus snakes, the risk of severe envenomation should be considered. O envenenamento por corais (Micrurus sp.) é um dos mais perigosos na América e considerado uma emergência médica grave ainda que acidentes por estas serpentes pareçam raros. Analisamos dados epidemiológicos e clínicos e o uso de soro antiofídico, durante o período de 1979-2003. As comunicações indicam 46 acidentes por Micrurus, aproximadamente dois casos anuais, sem registro. A maioria dos casos ocorreu em homens de idade entre 31 e 40 anos, principalmente no período de primavera e verão e provenientes do noroeste e nordeste do país. Os acidentes na sua maioria ocorreram em mãos e pés, durante atividades agrícolas envolvendo trabalhadores rurais. Apenas quatro acidentes foram relacionados a manejo dos animais. Em todos os casos analisados houve descrição de dor local e ... Article in Journal/Newspaper Arctic Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Arctic Argentina Nordeste ENVELOPE(-66.867,-66.867,-68.167,-68.167) |
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Envenomation by coral snakes (Micrurus sp.) is one of the most dangerous injuries in America and it is considered as a serious medical emergency, however bites by these snakes appear to be rare. We analyzed epidemiological data, clinical signs and antivenom use in Argentina during the period between 1979-2003. During this period of study 46 non-fatal Micrurus bites were reported. The majority of cases were men from 31 to 40 years old. Bites occurred primarily in spring and summer. Most cases were reported from the northeast and northwest provinces of the country. The bites were mostly located on hands or feet and occurred mostly during agricultural activities and so mainly involved farmers. Only four cases occurred as a result of handling snakes. The median time it took for antivenom to be administrated was 60 minutes after the bite, and the median number of vials applied was 2. Local pain was mentioned and edema was reported in 41% of patients. All patients recovered without sequelae. This study showed a low incidence of Micrurus bites and low severity of envenomation. However, although no deaths have been reported during the last 30 years, given the toxicity of the venom of Micrurus snakes, the risk of severe envenomation should be considered. O envenenamento por corais (Micrurus sp.) é um dos mais perigosos na América e considerado uma emergência médica grave ainda que acidentes por estas serpentes pareçam raros. Analisamos dados epidemiológicos e clínicos e o uso de soro antiofídico, durante o período de 1979-2003. As comunicações indicam 46 acidentes por Micrurus, aproximadamente dois casos anuais, sem registro. A maioria dos casos ocorreu em homens de idade entre 31 e 40 anos, principalmente no período de primavera e verão e provenientes do noroeste e nordeste do país. Os acidentes na sua maioria ocorreram em mãos e pés, durante atividades agrícolas envolvendo trabalhadores rurais. Apenas quatro acidentes foram relacionados a manejo dos animais. Em todos os casos analisados houve descrição de dor local e ... |
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Envenoming by coral snakes (Micrurus) in Argentina, during the period between 1979-2003 Envenenamento por cobras corais na Argentina durante o período 1979-2003 |
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Envenoming by coral snakes (Micrurus) in Argentina, during the period between 1979-2003 Envenenamento por cobras corais na Argentina durante o período 1979-2003 |
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Envenoming by coral snakes (Micrurus) in Argentina, during the period between 1979-2003 Envenenamento por cobras corais na Argentina durante o período 1979-2003 |
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Envenoming by coral snakes (Micrurus) in Argentina, during the period between 1979-2003 Envenenamento por cobras corais na Argentina durante o período 1979-2003 |
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Envenoming by coral snakes (Micrurus) in Argentina, during the period between 1979-2003 Envenenamento por cobras corais na Argentina durante o período 1979-2003 |
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envenoming by coral snakes (micrurus) in argentina, during the period between 1979-2003 envenenamento por cobras corais na argentina durante o período 1979-2003 |
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