Snakebites as a largely neglected problem in the Brazilian Amazon: highlights of the epidemiological trends in the State of Amazonas

Snakebites as a largely neglected problem in the Brazilian Amazon: highlights of the epidemiological trends in the State of Amazonas

Envenoming snakebites are thought to be a particularly important threat to public health worldwide, especially in rural areas of tropical and subtropical countries. The true magnitude of the public health threat posed by snakebites is unknown, making it difficult for public health officials to optim...

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Main Authors: Esaú Samuel Feitosa, Vanderson Sampaio, Jaqueline Sachett, Daniel Barros de Castro, Maria das Dores Nogueira Noronha, Jorge Luis López Lozano, Emiro Muniz, Luiz Carlos de Lima Ferreira, Marcus Vinícius Guimarães de Lacerda, Wuelton Marcelo Monteiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical (SBMT) 2015-06-01
Series:Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
Subjects:
Snakebite
Epidemiology
Epidemiological surveillance
Neglected disease
Amazon
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