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Epidemiology of snakebites in Kédougou region (eastern Senegal): comparison of various methods for assessment of incidence and mortality
Provedor de dados: Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins Including Tropical Diseases
Autores: Lam,Absa; Camara,Bouna; Kane,Oumar; Diouf,Amadou; Chippaux,Jean-Philippe.
Abstract  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 Kédougou region, southeastern Senegal, where envenomations, particularly by Echisocellatus, are frequent and severe.  Methods  Three sources of data were used: records from health centers and reports by health professionals; traditional healers; and household surveys.  Results  The annual incidence and mortality provided by health centers were 24.4 envenomations and 0.24 deaths per 100,000 population, respectively. The annual incidence recorded by traditional healers was 250 bites per 100,000 inhabitants, but the number of deaths was unknown. Finally,...
Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article
Palavras-chave: Epidemiology; Snakebite; Envenomation; Senegal; Incidence.
Ano: 2016
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1678-91992016000100307