Snakebites in Yopal and Leticia, Colombia, 1996-1997
Keywords:
snake, snakebite, epidemiology, Bothrops, Bothriopsis
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.Downloads
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Pineda D, Ghotme K, Aldeco ME, Montoya P. Snakebites in Yopal and Leticia, Colombia, 1996-1997. biomedica [Internet]. 2002 Mar. 1 [cited 2024 May 11];22(1):14-21. Available from: https://revistabiomedica.org/index.php/biomedica/article/view/1135
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2002-03-01
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