Seasonality of accidents involving venomnous animals in Cáceres-MT (2024-2025).

Authors

  • Adriani Castro de Lima
  • Adam Garcia Pereira
  • Bruno Henrique Silva de Paula
  • Lucas Alves Barbosa
  • Thiago Duarte Marcelli5
  • Saulo Fernando Ribeiro Nogueira
  • Adriano Marcos Romano

Keywords:

Health Information Systems, Poisonous Animals, Epidemiological Surveillance

Abstract

Objective: Accidents caused by venomous animals are a significant public health issue, particularly in tropical regions due to high biodiversity and frequent human interaction with natural environments. This study aimed to characterize the epidemiological profile of accidents involving venomous animals in Cáceres-MT, between April 2024 and March 2025, analyzing variables such as seasonality, types of animals involved, and victim characteristics. The data were obtained from the Notifiable Diseases Information System (SINAN) and analyzed descriptively. During the analyzed period, 165 cases were recorded, with victims predominantly aged 40 to 59 years (29.09%) and male (53.9%). Scorpions were the main cause of accidents (70.3%), followed by snakes (21.2%) and other animals (8.5%). Seasonal patterns revealed a higher incidence during summer (54 cases), with a significant association between scorpions and the winter and summer seasons (p = 0.0014). Most cases were classified as mild, with no fatalities reported. These findings reinforce the need for health education strategies and preventive measures to minimize risks associated with such accidents in the municipality.

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Published

2026-03-01

How to Cite

Lima, A. C. de, Pereira, A. G., Paula, B. H. S. de, Barbosa, L. A., Marcelli5, T. D., Nogueira, S. F. R., & Romano, A. M. (2026). Seasonality of accidents involving venomnous animals in Cáceres-MT (2024-2025). Revista De Divulgação Científica Sena Aires, 15(Esp.3), 148–153. Retrieved from https://rdcsa.emnuvens.com.br/revista/article/view/1124