Epidemiology of snakebites in Kedougou region (eastern Senegal) : comparison of various methods for assessment of incidence and mortality [PDF]
Background: Although considered a public health issue in Senegal, the actual incidence and mortality from snakebite are not known. In the present study, an epidemiological survey was carried out in Kedougou region, southeastern Senegal, where ...
Camara, B. +4 more
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Invisible threat: accidents involving venomous animals in the Central-West region of Brazil [PDF]
This study, a descriptive, retrospective and quantitative one, aimed to describe the epidemiological profile of accidents involving venomous animals in the Central-West Region of Brazil.
J. M. G. Menezes, H. S. Guerra
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Fishes of family Batrachoididae are responsible for great number of injuries in fishermen in North and Northeast regions of Brazil. The genus Thalassophryne presents various venomous species of fishes found in the Brazilian coast, T.
Vidal Haddad Junior +3 more
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Hematology as Related to Diving Characteristics of Elaphe obsoleta, Nerodia erythrogaster, Nerodia Fasciata and Nerodia rhombifera [PDF]
The diving capabilities of Nerodia erythrogaster flavigaster and Nerodia fasciata confluens were investigated and the results were compared with similar studies on Nerodia rhombifera rhombifera and Elaphe obsoleta obsoleta (Baeyens et al., 1978).
Baeyens, Dennis A. +2 more
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Activity of the antiarrhythmic drug amiodarone against Leishmania (L.) infantum: an in vitro and in vivo approach [PDF]
Background: Considering the high toxicity and limited therapies available for treating visceral leishmaniasis (VL), the drug repositioning approach represents a faster way to deliver new therapies to the market.
A Cataldi +40 more
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Anti-leptospirosis agglutinins in Brazilian capybaras (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) [PDF]
Background The interest in commercial use of wild animals is increasing, especially regarding raising of capybaras. Although this wild species is potentially lucrative for the production of meat, oil and leather, it is suggested as a probable reservoir ...
Helio Langoni +5 more
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Epidemiological profile of accidents by venomous animals
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26694/2238-7234.7335-41 Objetivo: identificar o perfil epidemiológico dos acidentes por animais peçonhentos do município de Campos dos Goytacazes.
Caio Filipe Rosa da Silva, Carolina Magalhães dos Santos, Thaís Aparecida de Castro Palermo
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Infrared thermography to diagnose and manage venomous animal bites and stings
INTRODUCTION Infrared imaging (IR) is a noninvasive technique that quantifies body surface temperature, producing a digital color image. IR has been used to study diseases in which skin temperature can reflect the presence of inflammation.
Carlos Roberto de Medeiros +3 more
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Mortality caused by venomous animals in Venezuela (2000-2009): A new epidemiological pattern [PDF]
De Sousa L +3 more
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A study of refrigeration and constricting band for early treatment of pip viper snakebite [PDF]
Refrigeration and constricting band for early treatment of pit viper ...
Blalock, J. P.
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