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Tendência temporal dos acidentes por Loxosceles no estado de Santa Catarina no período 2007 - 2015
(2017) Alamino, Marília Medeiros
Introduction: Spiders of the genus Loxosceles are of high health risk associated dermonecrotic lesions and systemic reactions, being more prevalent in regions with a tropical climate. Objective: To analyze temporarily the accidents with Loxosceles in the State of Santa Catarina from 2007 to 2015. Method: Ecological study using the SINAN database from 2007 to 2015, related to time, regions, age group, gender, time of bites, classification and evolution in the time-event correlation criteria. Results: The profile of the one who suffers accident was predominantly female, young, from the regions of the west catarinense, middle west and upland north. Respecting incidence rates, there was stability. Seasonality was confirmed, with predominance in spring and summer. Outcomes had high rates for cure and demand for early and late medical care. Conclusion: Knowing the epidemiological profile of the notifications it is possible to develop public politics that are more effective for prevention and more qualified for the attention of the most serious cases of Loxosceles accidents.