Epidemiological aspects of centipede (Scolopendromorphae: Chilopoda) bites registered in Greater S. Paulo, SP, Brazil

• Main Authors: Irene Knysak (Author), Rosana Martins (Author), Carlos R. Bertim (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade de São Paulo.
• Subjects: article
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INTRODUCTION: The lack of basic knowledge on venomous arthropods and the benignity of the clinical manifestations contribute to the centipede bite victims' not being taken to a treatment reference center, leading to underestimation of the number of cases and minimizing the possibility of a broa...