Publications by authors named "Gustavo Vinicius M Peixoto"
An Acad Bras Cienc
July 2023
Article Synopsis
- * From 2010 to 2021, over 145,000 cases of envenomation and about 145 deaths occur annually, with scorpion bites being the leading cause of fatalities despite bees causing the most deaths when considering their sting-to-case ratio.
- * The incidence of envenomation decreases in colder months and is most prevalent in certain regions such as the Southeast, Northeast, and South, emphasizing the need for more research on venom and improved treatment methods.
