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The burden of bites and stings management: Experience of an academic hospital in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia [PDF]
Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, 2020 Purpose: The main aim of this study is to estimate the economic burden and prevalence of bites and stings injuries in Saudi Arabia. Methods: A retrospective, cross-sectional study was conducted at King Saud University Medical City (KSUMC) for all bites ...
Anas Khan +5 more
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Myriapods (Diplopoda and Chilopoda): medical aspects of envenomations [PDF]
Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina TropicalThe Subphylum Myriapoda is part of the Phylum Arthropoda, and has two Classes related to human medicine. The Diplopoda Class comprises the Millipedes that poison through contact of their toxins with the skin and mucous membranes. The Chilopoda Class, the
Vidal Haddad Júnior +2 more
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Venomous Animals; Are They Important in Iran? [PDF]
International Archives of Health Sciences, 2015 Many reports have indicated the medical importance of animal poisons in Iran. The significance numbers of Iranians are injured from high endemic to sporadic, by venomous snakes, scorpions, wasps, bees, fire and velvet ants, spiders and backswimmer bugs,
Dehghani R.* PhD
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Venomous bites and stings [PDF]
European Journal of Public Health, 2013 Introduction Venomous bites and stings are a serious medical, social and economic problem in many parts of the world, especially in tropical countries of Africa, South America, South East Asia and Middle East. They are an occupational disease of many professionals with consequences underestimated and never projected truly in health statistics ...
Elena Azzolini +4 more
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Infection prevention and treatment following dog bites: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials [PDF]
Journal of Trauma and InjuryPurpose Dog bites pose a significant global public health challenge, with outcomes that range from minor injuries to fatalities. Despite their prevalence, no consensus has been established regarding the most effective prevention and treatment strategies.
Yongsik Yoon +4 more
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Beyond anaphylaxis: acute myocardial infarction with ischemic stroke after bee sting a case report [PDF]
طب اورژانس ایران, 2023 Although Hymenoptera stings mostly present with benign local inflammation, they can also be fatal. The true incidence of fatal reactions is unknown as sudden deaths due to insect bites might be regarded as heart attacks or strokes.
Zainab Mehdi +3 more
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PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases broadens its coverage of envenomings caused by animal bites and stings [PDF]
PLoS Negl Trop Dis, 2021 José Marı́a Gutiérrez +2 more
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Bites and stings in travellers [PDF]
Postgraduate Medical Journal, 1975 Summary As a rule, bites and stings in travellers are merely a nuisance. But it is sensible to be informed about the more serious possibilities which can result. Systemic diseases can be transmitted, the skin lesions from insects can be troublesome and finally, some bites and stings can cause envenoming. Thus, the bather may be harmed by
H Reid
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Venomous bites and stings [PDF]
British Medical Bulletin, 1993 Travellers to tropical countries are often extremely concerned about the risk of bites and stings by venomous animals. This fear prompts many enquiries, usually at the last moment before departure, about the possibility of carrying first aid kits and antivenoms.
Warrell, D, Fenner, P
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International Journal of First Aid Education, 2021 Bites and stings can transmit diseases, cause wounds that can become infected, and in some cases, can cause an allergic reaction. Their prevalence across all parts of the world means that they are an important topic to cover in first aid education for ...
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