Influence of Covid-19 on the epidemiological profile of snakebites in Manaus, Brazilian Amazon: changes in human behavior ?

Pedro Ferreira Bisneto, Alexandre Vilhena da Silva Neto, Jady Shayenne Mota Cordeiro, Wuelton Marcelo Monteiro, Jacqueline de Almeida Gonçalves Sachett

  • Pedro Bisneto Fundação de Medicina Tropical Doutor Heitor Vieira Dourado
  • Alexandre da Silva Neto
  • Jady Cordeiro
  • Wuelton Monteiro
  • Jacqueline Sachett

Abstract

The impact of Covid-19 pandemic on the epidemiology of snakebites has been poorly studied. This study used cases reported in official databases to compare clinical and epidemiological aspects of snakebites before and during the pandemic in the city of Manaus, Brazilian Amazon. A total of 1,021 cases of snakebites were recorded. In general, there were no differences in geographic, seasonal, clinical and epidemiological aspects among the periods of study. Work-related cases increased significantly during the pandemic. Covid-19 did not have a direct influence on cases of snakebites in Manaus, but temporary migration to rural settlements likely influenced the number of snakebites related to work.

Published
2024-06-08