Honeybee stings are a significant public health issue in Brazil, particularly in Ceará, where a study from 2007 to 2013 analyzed 1,307 cases.
Most stings occurred in urban areas, predominantly affecting men aged 20-29, with higher frequencies seen in August, and victims often stung on the head and torso.
The majority of stings were mild and resulted in recovery, highlighting the need for strategies to control and prevent honeybee stings in Ceará.
The report analyzes scorpion sting cases in Ceará, Brazil, from 2007 to 2013, using data from the Health Department's Injury Notification Information System.
A total of 11,134 cases were documented, with stings predominantly affecting women aged 20-29, primarily in urban areas, often on the hand.
Most cases were classified as mild and treated effectively within 1-3 hours, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and public health interventions.