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

Rev Soc Bras Med Trop. 2018 Jan-Feb;51(1):80-84. doi: 10.1590/0037-8682-0109-2017.

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 systemic manifestation using the Brazilian Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System (2007 to 2015).

Results: Half of Hymenoptera injuries were caused by bee stings. Hymenoptera injuries were concentrated in Manaus, and 13.36% of cases displayed systemic signs. Delayed medical assistance (4 to 12 hours) presented four times more risk for systemic manifestations.

Conclusions: Simple clinical observations and history of injury are critical information for prognostic improvement.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Animals
  • Bees
  • Brazil / epidemiology
  • Child
  • Disease Notification
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hymenoptera / classification*
  • Insect Bites and Stings / epidemiology*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Risk Factors
  • Young Adult