Perfil clínicoepidemiológico dos acidentes causados por abelhas e vespas no município de Campina Grande, Estado da Paraíba.

Abstract

Accidents caused by bees and wasps have been an increase across the country, which creates a greater concern in the health system, because although they appear minor, these accidents can lead to severe poisoning and even death. This study aimed to analyze and determine the clinical and epidemiological profile of accidents by bees and wasps seen and reported in Campina Grande, in the period from 2007 to 2010. We analyzed 489 cases of accidents, with 404 cases and 85 bees from wasps, the data revealed that the highest rates of accidents were recorded in the months of January and July for bees and wasps for February and November. Most of the victims were male, in the urban area and was not related to work. The most affected age group was 20-29 years and anatomical region was attacked over his head, then the torso and hands. The service time is ignored in most cases, had evolved and classification light to cure. The most prevalent clinical manifestations were pain, edema and hyperemia was systemic and headache. The use of serum therapy was not reported in any form. A further investigation of accidents involving these insects (bees and wasps) in Brazil still requires improvement of qualified personnel, service notifications and archiving of information in this way will facilitate the development of measures to prevent and control symptoms of such accidents.