@article{ref1,
title="The epidemiology of envenomation via snakebite in the State of Piauí, Northeastern Brazil",
journal="Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical",
year="2015",
author="Oliveira, Nayana da Rocha and Sousa, Ana Clara da Rocha and Belmino, José Francisdavid Barbosa and Furtado, Sanny da Silva and Leite, Renner de Souza",
volume="48",
number="1",
pages="99-104",
abstract="INTRODUCTION: This communication describes a retrospective study of the epidemiology of snakebite cases that were recorded from 2007 to 2012 in the State of Piauí, northeastern Brazil. <br><br>METHODS: Data were collected from the Injury Notification Information System database of the State of Piauí's Health Department. <br><br>RESULTS: A total of 1,528 cases were identified. The cases occurred most frequently in rural areas between January and July. Victims were predominantly male farmers, and were typically 30-39 years old. Most victims were bitten on the foot, and received medical assistance within 1-3h after being bitten. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: The epidemiological profile of snakebites in the State of Piauí is similar to that in all of Brazil.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0037-8682",
doi="10.1590/0037-8682-0173-2014",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/0037-8682-0173-2014"
}