Clinical Manifestation, Histopathology, and Imaging of Traumatic Injuries Caused by Brazilian Porcupine (Sphiggurus villosus) Quills

• Main Authors: Lívia M. Araújo Jorge (Author), Fred Bernardes Filho (Author), Fabrício Lamy (Author), Laila Klotz A. Balassiano (Author), Loan Towersey (Author), Roderick Hay (Author), Marco Andrey C. Frade (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Injuries to humans caused by porcupines are rare. However, they may occur due to the proximity of urban areas and the animal's habitat in areas such as the Floresta da Tijuca in Rio de Janeiro. Outdoor sports and leisure activities in areas close to forests or in the rain forest are also releva...