@article{ref1,
title="Snake bites accidents in Yopal and Leticia, Colombia, 1996-1997",
journal="Biomedica: Revista del Instituto Nacional de Salud",
year="2002",
author="Pineda, Daniel and Ghotme, Kemel and Aldeco, María Elvira and Montoya, Pablo",
volume="22",
number="1",
pages="14-21",
abstract="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.<p /><p>Language: es</p>",
language="es",
issn="0120-4157",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}