Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
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Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop. · May 2018
Observational StudyEpidemiological study of snakebite cases in Brazilian Western Amazonia.
Brazil has the largest number of snakebite cases in South America, of which the large majority is concentrated in the Midwest and North. ⋯ This study can contribute to a better understanding of envenomation in the state of Rondônia and thus can be useful for identifying real conditions that can increase the incidence of snakebites in this region. Moreover, the study results can serve as a basis for improving educational campaigns designed to prevent these types of snakebites, as well as for preserving snakes.