Publications by authors named "Bruno Borges Valente"
PLoS Negl Trop Dis
March 2023
Article Synopsis
- Snakebites are a major health issue in tropical regions, with about 2.7 million cases reported yearly, often leading to secondary infections caused by bacteria from snakes' mouths, notably Morganella morganii.
- A study examined 326 snakebite cases from 2018 to 2019, finding that 47.5% developed secondary infections, with Aeromonas hydrophila being the most commonly cultured bacteria and showing significant antibiotic resistance.
- The study highlights that wild animals may harbor resistant bacteria, complicating treatment and emphasizing the need for careful selection of empirical antibiotics in snakebite infections.
