Hallux amputation after a freshwater stingray injury in the Brazilian Amazon

Freshwater stingray injuries are a common problem in the Brazilian Amazon, affecting mostly riverine and indigenous populations. These injuries cause severe local and regional pain, swelling and erythema, as well as complications, such as local necrosis and bacterial infection. Herein, we report a c...

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Published inRevista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical Vol. 49; no. 3; pp. 389 - 392
Main Authors Monteiro, Wuelton Marcelo, Oliveira, Sâmella Silva de, Sachett, Jacqueline de Almeida Gonçalves, Silva, Iran Mendonça da, Ferreira, Luiz Carlos de Lima, Lacerda, Marcus Vinícius Guimarães
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LanguageEnglish
Published 01.05.2016
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Summary:Freshwater stingray injuries are a common problem in the Brazilian Amazon, affecting mostly riverine and indigenous populations. These injuries cause severe local and regional pain, swelling and erythema, as well as complications, such as local necrosis and bacterial infection. Herein, we report a case of bacterial infection and hallux necrosis, after a freshwater stingray injury in the Brazilian Amazon, which eventually required amputation. Different antimicrobial regimens were administered at different stages of the disease; however, avoiding amputation through effective treatment was not achieved.
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ISSN:1678-9849
DOI:10.1590/0037-8682-0333-2015