[Snake bites accidents in Yopal and Leticia, Colombia, 1996-1997]. / Accidentes ofídicos en Yopal y Leticia, Colombia, 1996-1997.
Biomedica
; 22(1): 14-21, 2002 Mar.
Article
em Es
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-11957359
Snakebites produce notable morbidity and mortality in the Amazonian and Orinocan regions of Colombia. A review was undertaken of 56 snakebite cases sent to hospitals in Leticia (Amazonas) and Yopal (Casanare) between September 1996 and June 1997. Of the total, 57% of the bites occurred in Leticia, 54% in men. The 14 to 44 year-old age group was most compromised (41%). Most encounters occurred in forests and open fields between 17:00 and 18:00 hours (57%). Nearly all bites were located on legs and feet (82%). One death occurred in Yopal; 3 fasciotomies and 2 amputations were performed. Snakebite incidence occurred with highest probability during evening hours. Although antibiotics are in general use, minor infections (16%) were frequent.
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Mordeduras de Serpentes
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Adolescent
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Humans
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Biomedica
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2002
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