Publications by authors named "Sewbert Rodrigues Jati"

Article Synopsis
  • The paper discusses the significant health crisis caused by snakebites in indigenous communities in the Brazilian Amazon, highlighting the need for greater access to antivenom in community health centers (CHCs).
  • Researchers created a checklist to evaluate the capacity of CHCs to manage antivenom treatment, which was tested with healthcare workers from 16 CHCs.
  • The study found that most CHCs can provide antivenom, but face challenges related to staffing and resources, suggesting that decentralizing antivenom access in these areas is both feasible and necessary for proper care.
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Snakebite envenomation (SBE)-induced immunity refers to individuals who have been previously bitten by a snake and developed a protective immune response against subsequent envenomations. The notion stems from observations of individuals, including in the indigenous population, who present only mild signs and symptoms after surviving multiple SBEs. Indeed, these observations have engendered scientific interest and prompted inquiries into the potential development of a protective immunity from exposure to snake toxins.

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