Injuries caused by aquatic animals in Brazil: an analysis of the data present in the information system for notifiable diseases

Injuries caused by aquatic animals in Brazil: an analysis of the data present in the information system for notifiable diseases

AbstractINTRODUCTION:We present a review of injuries in humans caused by aquatic animals in Brazil using the Information System for Notifiable Diseases [ Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação (SINAN)] database.METHODS:A descriptive and retrospective epidemiological study was conducted from...

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Main Authors: Guilherme Carneiro Reckziegel, Flávio Santos Dourado, Domingos Garrone Neto, Vidal Haddad Junior
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical (SBMT) 2015-08-01
Series:Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
Subjects:
Neglected tropical diseases
Epidemiologic surveillance
Public health
Underreporting
Venomous animals
Bites and stings.
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