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| Author(s): |
Oliveira, Isadora S.
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Ananias, Carla B.
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Medeiros, Jilvando M.
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Franco, Michelle V. S.
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Ferreira, Isabela G.
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Cerni, Felipe A.
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Sandri, Eliseu A.
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Monteiro, Wuelton M.
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Pucca, Manuela B.
Total Authors: 9
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | TOXINS; v. 14, n. 7, p. 9-pg., 2022-07-01. |
| Abstract | |
Snakebites are a major public health problem in indigenous communities in Brazil, leading to acute local and systemic damage with resulting deficiencies. Long-term musculoskeletal disabilities related to snakebites have been a neglected area of research. Bothrops (lancehead) snakes are responsible for most of the permanent sequelae related to snakebites in Latin America. Here, we present a case report of a 32-year-old male indigenous patient who was envenomed by a Bothrops species. The patient was clinically followed for a period of approximately 2 years and 6 months, during which time he experienced a loss of musculoskeletal tissue and required several medical procedures such as debridement, tissue reconstruction, and physical therapy, which resulted in a recovery of mobility, though with a permanent sequelae in gait. This case report shows how snakebites have a significant impact on health systems, as victims require physiotherapy, plastic surgery, and orthopedics services, as well as social support for reintegration into their local communities. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 20/13176-3 - Human monoclonal antibodies (scFv) discovery with cross-reactivity and pH-dependent to metalloproteases from Bothrops spp |
| Grantee: | Isadora Sousa de Oliveira |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral |