Loxosceles spider bites in the state of Paraná, Brazil: 1993-2000

This study presents the epidemiological analysis of 20,699 reported spider bites involving the Loxosceles genus in the state of Paraná, Brazil, from 1993 to 2000. The incidence rate in the period was 290.24/100,000 inhabitants. The results show that 95.04% of the accidents occurred in two Health Reg...

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Main Authors: E. Marques-da-Silva, R. Souza-Santos, M. L. Fischer, G. B. G. Rubio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SciELO 2006-01-01
Series:Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1678-91992006000100009