scholarly journals Biodiversity Species and Ecological Distribution of Scorpions in the City of Darmian, Southern Khorasan, Iran

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farzad Motevalli Haghi ◽  
Mohammad Yousef Mogaddam ◽  
Ahmad Ali Enayati ◽  
Rouhullah Dehghani ◽  
Mahmoud Fazeli-Dinan
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Abundant Species ◽  
Ecological Distribution ◽  
Nocturnal Activity ◽  
Scorpion Sting ◽  
Mountainous Regions ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Scorpion Stings ◽  
The City

Background and purpose: Scorpionism is a public health problem in Darmian City.  This study was conducted to determine the biodiversity and faunistic of scorpions in order to discover the health preventive features of scorpion sting among the residents of these regions.Methods: A nightly and daily actively searching on distribution and biodiversity of scorpions was carried during April 2015 to March 2016 in Darmian, Iran.Results: A total of 685 scorpions including five species belonging to buthidae family were identified. The highest abundance was observed in warmer months, and Mesobuthus eupeus (54.5%) was the most abundant species. The researchers found a positive correlation between abundance and temperature and a negative correlation between abundance and humidity. The scorpions were observed with more nocturnal activity and were well-adapted with more abundance to the plain, rural, and outdoors environments. Regarding constancy index, all species except A. crassicauda were classified as constant species (C=100). There was no significant difference in the richness of scorpions in different time collections (day or night), geographical areas (plain or mountainous), regions collected (urban or rural), and places (indoors or outdoors). The Shannon and dominant indices were found to be not significantly different between mentioned sites except in time collection.Conclusions: Species composition of scorpions revealed that scorpions were constantly active throughout the year which can play an important role in sting events. So, familiarity of healthcare experts and indigenous people with existing species and their seasonal activities can largely reduce the risk of scorpion stings.

scholarly journals Scorpion sting epidemiology in Montes municipality of the State of Sucre, Venezuela: geographic distribution

1996 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 147-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonardo de Sousa ◽  
Stefano Bonoli ◽  
Mercedes Quiroga ◽  
Pedro Parrilla
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Geographic Distribution ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
The State ◽  
Scorpion Sting ◽  
Important Public Health Problem ◽  
Important Public Health ◽  
San Lorenzo ◽  
San Fernando ◽  
Scorpion Stings

Scorpion stings were surveyed in the Montes Municipality of the State of Sucre, Venezuela, aiming to extend the information on these poisonous accidents by characterizing their geographic distribution. From 1980 to 1990, 184 cases of scorpion stings were recorded with an incidence rate of 38.6 cases per 10,000 inhabitants. The locality of San Fernando presented the highest incidence (68.3(0)/000) of poisonous accidents. The highest percentages of severe cases were recorded in the towns of Arenas (27%), San Lorenzo (21%), and Cocollar (19%), which are located at the foot of the Turimiquire Mountains. This region is a dispersion area of scorpions of the Tityus genus. Our results show that this region of the State of Sucre is endemic for scorpion stings which are an important public health problem.

scholarly journals A critical review on vrischika visha W.S.R. to keraliya visha chikitsa

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 1162-1167
Author(s):  
Shanti R Nair ◽  
Suwarna Meshram ◽  
Prasanth R Krishnan
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Medical Attention ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Scorpion Sting ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Scorpion Stings ◽  
Specific Symptoms

Scorpion stings are major public health problem especially in rural parts of India. Envenomation from Scorpions if estimating on yearly basis it is about 12 lakh people per year and is responsible for nearly about 3250 deaths. There are about 1400 species of scorpions identified worldwide out of this only 53 are reported to be dangerous to humans, In India we have identified around 86 species. Poison due to insect bite is common and can be accompanied with a variety of symptoms ranging from simple itching to life threatening situations. Many may go through minor problems like swelling, tingling or numbness due to the sting. Scorpion sting usually results in severe symptoms, as its venom is more potent. Young children and older adults may require immediate treatment. Vrischikadamsha is such a specific envenomation that requires medical attention. There are ample references treatment modalities and medicines in Keraleeyavisha chikitsa granthas and ayurvedic classics which are described for managing vrischikavisha. Many of the keraliyavishagrantha are written in Malayalam hence there is a need to explore and bring out the remedies. So in this article a humble effort is made to bring out the different vrischika and treatment modalities described in keraleeyagrandhas along with the specific symptoms.

scholarly journals Epidemiology, presentation and integrated management of scorpion sting envenomation

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
Sandeep V. Binorkar ◽  
Gajanan R. Parlikar
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Integrated Management ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Scorpion Sting ◽  
Serious Illness ◽  
Therapeutic Protocols ◽  
Scorpion Stings ◽  
Rural Part

<p>Scorpion sting is an overwhelming &amp; an endemic public health problem in some rural part of the India. Approximately 1,400 species of the Scorpion are found worldwide. 50 species out of 700, in India, can cause serious illness. Most of the studies have focused on the clinical and epidemiological aspects of scorpion stings. However, the venom of several scorpion species can trigger Cerebral, Cardiovascular &amp; other systemic disturbances which may lead to death. Ayurveda has explained numerous medicinal preparations in the management of Vrishchika Damsha (Scorpion sting). This Paper highlights on the presentation of Scorpion sting and its acceptable prophylaxis and therapeutic protocols according to Ayurveda &amp; conventional medical science.</p>

scholarly journals SEROPREVALENCE OF CHAGASIC INFECTION IN YOUNG INDIVIDUALS IN A BLOOD CENTER IN THE STATE OF SAO PAULO, BRAZIL

2013 ◽  
Vol 55 (4) ◽  
pp. 245-250 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elaine Cristina Navarro ◽  
Renata Leme Goto ◽  
Isabella Silva Ricoboni ◽  
Jose Eduardo Corrente ◽  
Rita Maria Saccomano Henriques ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Chagas Disease ◽  
Blood Donors ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Blood Center ◽  
Negative Results ◽  
Central Regions ◽  
The City

SUMMARY This study aimed at estimating the number of cases of non-negative serological reactions to Chagas disease in blood donors at the Blood Center of Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil, from 2003 to 2010 and at relating them to their cities of origin. Five hundred and seventy-four non-negative results for Chagas disease were evaluated. Of these, 371 (64.8%) were reagent, and 203 (35.4%) were inconclusive. The prevalence of Chagas disease in blood donors was 0.05%. There were, on average, 72 cases/year, and a prevalence of males was observed (64.8%). Forty-three (7.49%) individuals were 18 to 30 years old; 92 (16.02%) were 31 to 40; 147 (25.61%) 41 to 50, and 292 (50.87%) were older than 50 years. It was observed that 29.3% of females with reagent serology were at their fertile age (18 and 45 years). The majority of donors were originally from cities in the southwestern and central regions of São Paulo, but individuals from other states contributed with 20%. The provenance of most donors was the city of Botucatu/SP, followed by the city of Taquarituba/SP. Therefore, the profile of donors at this blood center favors the occurrence of a larger number of non-negative serological reactions. Although there has been a significant reduction in the number of new cases/year for this disease, it is still a public-health problem, and results suggest the need for new epidemiological assessments in the studied region.

Prazosin treatment in the management of scorpion envenomation

2010 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 231-233 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erdal Peker ◽  
Suleyman Oktar ◽  
Murat Dogan ◽  
Ergun Kaya ◽  
Mehmet Duru
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Body Surface ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Neurological Complications ◽  
Receptor Stimulation ◽  
Scorpion Envenomation ◽  
High Incidence ◽  
Scorpion Stings ◽  
Fast Acting

Scorpion stings represent an important and serious public health problem worldwide due to their high incidence and potentially severe and often fatal clinical manifestations. Children are at greater risk of developing severe cardiac, respiratory, and neurological complications due to lesser body surface area. Alpha receptor stimulation plays important role in the pathogenesis of pulmonary edema. Prazosin, a post synaptic alpha blocker, can be recommended as an effective drug in the treatment of serious scorpion envenomations with significant sympathetic symptoms. Oral prazosin is fast acting, easily available, relatively cheap, free from any anaphylaxis and highly effective.

scholarly journals EVALUACIÓN DEL PROCESO DE LIMPIEZA Y DESINFECCIÓN EN UNIDADES DE CUIDADOS INTENSIVOS, EN HOSPITALES DE SEGUNDO Y TERCER NIVEL DE ATENCIÓN

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 27
Author(s):  
Irma Saltos ◽  
Giovanna Segovia
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Therapeutic Measures ◽  
Effectiveness And Efficiency ◽  
Cleaning And Disinfection ◽  
And Control ◽  
The City

Introducción: Las infecciones asociadas con la atención de salud son un problema de salud pública, todos los esfuerzos que se realizan para prevenir y controlar las infecciones aún son insuficientes. La limpieza y desinfección en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos (UCI) por las características del paciente y las medidas terapéuticas invasivas que se ejecutan, la limpieza y desinfección      deben ser rigurosas. Objetivo: Evaluar el proceso de limpieza y desinfección en unidades de cuidados intensivos de segundo y tercer nivel de atención, de referencia nacional, de la Ciudad de Quito, de acuerdo con el protocolo del Ministerio de Salud Pública del Ecuador. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio observacional descriptivo, trasversal, se recolectó información mediante observación directa utilizando una guía diseñada sobre la base de los protocolos de limpieza y desinfección reglamentarios. Resultados: Los protocolos de limpieza y desinfección que se realizan en la UCI evidencian brechas de incumplimiento que afectan su eficacia y eficiencia en la limpieza concurrente, la limpieza terminal, la utilización del equipo de protección personal por los trabajadores y en el manejo, conservación de los desinfectantes. Conclusiones: Los protocolos de limpieza y desinfección que se aplican en la UCI, evidencian brechas en el cumplimiento. Por tal razón, deben ser objeto de procesos rigurosos de mejora continua, en lo relacionado a la limpieza y desinfección de todos los elementos como (cama, colchón, velador, monitor y ventilador mecánico), es necesario intervenir en el adecuado uso de los desinfectantes y es necesario monitorear y educar sobre el uso correcto en el manejo de los      guantes.   Palabras Claves: Limpieza, desinfección, cuidados intensivos, desinfectantes ABSTRACT Introduction: Infections associated with health care are a public health problem, all the efforts made to prevent and control infections are still insufficient. Cleaning and disinfection in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) due to the characteristics of the patient and the invasive therapeutic measures that are carried out, cleaning and disinfection must be rigorous. Objective: To evaluate the process of cleaning and disinfection in intensive care units of second and third level of care, of national reference, of the City of Quito, in accordance with the protocol of the Ministry of Public Health of Ecuador. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional observational study was carried out, information was collected by direct observation using a guide designed on the basis of the regulatory cleaning and disinfection protocols. Results: The cleaning and disinfection protocols carried out in the ICU show non-compliance gaps that affect their effectiveness and efficiency in concurrent cleaning, terminal cleaning, the use of personal protective equipment by workers and in the handling and conservation of disinfectants. Conclusions: The cleaning and disinfection protocols applied in the ICU show gaps in compliance. For this reason, they must be subject to rigorous processes of continuous improvement, in relation to the cleaning and disinfection of all elements such as (bed, mattress, nightstand, monitor and mechanical ventilator), it is necessary to intervene in the proper use of disinfectants and it is necessary to monitor and educate on the correct use in the handling of gloves. Keywords: Cleaning, disinfection, intensive care, disinfectants  

scholarly journals INDONESIAN COVID-19 PREVENTION POLICIES ANALYSIS USING CUMULATIVE CASES DATA REGRESSION

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-33
Author(s):  
Bhustomy Hakim ◽  
Akhmat Fauzi
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Work Study ◽  
Global Public Health ◽  
Health Prevention ◽  
Prevention Policy ◽  
Data Regression ◽  
The City ◽  
Global Public Health Problem

The emergence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) or called COVID-19 which occurred in China at the end of 2019 has become a global public health problem. Indonesia government made and apply some public health prevention policy against coronavirus outbreak. They applied their first big scale social distancing (PSBB policy) that order people to stay, work, study, and pray at home.  Indonesia government also warned people not to travel through outer city due to Eid Al-Fitr, Islamic big annual event, (MUDIK policy) which usually lead people to travel through the cities to meet their family to celebrate. Indonesian PSBB policy has flattened 7.30% of the curve according to the prediction of situation with and without PSBB. But for MUDIK policy, it seems people get scared of they couldn’t make it to cross the city to meet their family and travel instead then make the spreading of the cases were increased. The publishing move of the policy also should be calculated, because people will take future act regarding to the information they get.

scholarly journals Seroprevalence of antibodies toRickettsia typhiin the Waikato region of New Zealand

2016 ◽  
Vol 144 (11) ◽  
pp. 2283-2289 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Y. LIM ◽  
P. WEINSTEIN ◽  
A. BELL ◽  
T. HAMBLING ◽  
D. M. TOMPKINS ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Health Interventions ◽  
Murine Typhus ◽  
Rickettsia Felis ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Significant Public Health Problem ◽  
Significant Public Health ◽  
Human Sera

SUMMARYThe first reported New Zealand-acquired case of murine typhus occurred near Auckland in 1989. Since then, 72 locally acquired cases have been recorded from northern New Zealand. By 2008, on the basis of the timing and distribution of cases, it appeared that murine typhus was escalating and spreading southwards. To explore the presence ofRickettsia typhiin the Waikato region, we conducted a seroprevalence study, using indirect immunofluorescence, Western blot, and cross-adsorption assays of blood donor samples. Of 950 human sera from Waikato, 12 (1·3%) hadR. typhiantibodies. The seroprevalence forR. typhiwas slightly higher in northern Waikato (1·4%) compared to the south (1·2%; no significant difference,χ2P= 0·768 atP< 0·05). Our results extend the reported southern range ofR. typhiby 140 km and indicate it is endemic in Waikato. Evidence of pastRickettsia felisinfections was also detected in six sera. Globally,R. felisis an emerging disease of concern and this pathogen should also be considered when locally acquired rickettsiosis is suspected. If public health interventions are to be implemented to reduce the risk of rickettsioses as a significant public health problem, improvements in rickettsial diagnostics and surveillance will be necessary.

scholarly journals Faunistic study on scorpions and their health impact in Bashagard County, Hormozgan Province, Southern Iran

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehran Shahi ◽  
Seyed Aghil Jaberhashemi ◽  
Ahmad Ali Hanafi-Bojd ◽  
Morteza Akbari ◽  
Javad Rafinejad
Keyword(s):  
Uv Light ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Abundant Species ◽  
Health Impact ◽  
Healthcare Personnel ◽  
Suitable Habitat ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Scorpion Sting ◽  
Southern Iran

Abstract. Shahi M, Jaberhashemi SA, Hanafi-Bojd AA, Akbari M, Rafinejad J. 2020. Faunistic study on scorpions and their health impact in Bashagard County, Hormozgan Province, Southern Iran. Nusantara Bioscience 13: 85-90. Scorpion sting is a major public health problem in tropical and subtropical countries, endangering thousands of lives annually. About 2300 scorpion sting cases including several deaths are reported from Hormozgan Province annually. This study aimed to determine the fauna of scorpions and epidemiological aspects of scorpion sting in one of the high-risk areas in this province. Scorpions were collected by diurnal searching and night catch using UV light during 2015-2016. Clinical and demographic data of scorpion sting were obtained from Hormozgan Health Center using the checklist of the Center for Disease Control (CDC) archive during the study period. Data analysis was performed using SPSS 21 software. A total of 382 scorpions comprising of 9 species belonging to Buthidae (76%) and Hemiscorpiidae (24%) families were collected and identified as Mesobuthus phillipsi, Androctonus crassicauda, Hottentotta sistanensis, Compsobuthus persicus, Hemiscorpius acanthocercus, Orthochirus farzanpayi, H. acanthocercus, and Odontobuthos sp. The most abundant species in the study area was M. phillipsi. During 2015-2016, a total of 1221 scorpion sting cases including four deaths were recorded in Bashagard County, while most of the cases occurring during summer. The climate of the eastern regions of Hormozgan Province provides a suitable habitat for one of the deadliest genera of scorpions, i.e. Hemiscorpius. This genus is the main cause of death due to scorpion sting in these regions. It is thus necessary to design appropriate programs for the prevention and treatment of scorpion sting, including health education programs for both community members and healthcare personnel.

scholarly journals EFFECTIVENESS OF DIABETIC FOOT EXERCISES USING SPONGES AND NEWSPAPERS ON FOOT SENSITIVITY IN PATIENTS WITH DIABETES MELLITUS

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 234-238
Author(s):  
Siti Fadlilah ◽  
Adi Sucipto ◽  
Nazwar Hamdani Rahil
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Diabetic Foot ◽  
Community Health Centers ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Patients With Diabetes

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a critical public health problem, and its prevalence in Indonesia remains high. Diabetes mellitus may cause complications, one of which is neuropathy that can impair foot sensitivity. This requires a treatment by doing diabetic foot exercises using sponges and paper.Objective: To examine the effectiveness of diabetic foot exercise using sponges and newspapers on foot sensitivity in patients with diabetes mellitus.Methods: This is a quasi-experimental study with pretest posttest with a control group research design, which was conducted at Public Health Center Depok III, Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. An accidental sampling technique was used to select participants, with a total sample of 108 respondents consisting of 36 respondents in a control group, 36 respondents in a sponge group, and 36 respondents in a newspaper group. Data were analyzed using Wilcoxon and Mann-Whitney test.Results: Among the three groups, only those who received foot exercises using sponges and newspapers had a significant effect on foot sensitivity (p <.05). However, there was no significant difference on the effect of foot exercise on foot sensitivity between sponges and newspapers group (p >.05).Conclusion: The use of sponges and newspapers in foot exercise could significantly improve foot sensitivity in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is therefore recommended for nurses to provide the foot exercise as a part of nursing practice in both hospitals and community health centers.

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