Hymenoptera stings in Brazil: a neglected health threat in Amazonas State

Abstract INTRODUCTION: Hymenoptera injuries are commonly caused by stinging insects. In Amazonas state, Brazil, there is no information regarding distribution, profile, and systemic manifestations associated with Hymenoptera injuries. METHODS: This study aimed to identify risk factors for system...

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Main Authors: Allyson Guimarães Costa, Bárbara Aparecida Chaves, Felipe Leão Gomes Murta, Jacqueline Almeida Gonçalves Sachett, Vanderson Souza Sampaio, Vanessa Costa Silva, Wuelton Marcelo Monteiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical (SBMT)
Series:Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0037-86822018000100080&lng=en&tlng=en