Snakebite knowledge among healthcare workers in Gabon: A health facility-based cross-sectional survey

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  Snakebite knowledge among healthcare workers in Gabon: A health facility-based cross-sectional survey Abstract Background Snakebite envenoming remains a neglected health issue in many countries, including Gabon, where the limited availability of snakebite-specific training, clinical guidelines, and essential resources at health facilities may lead to gaps in healthcare workers’ knowledge and confidence and the use of non-recommended treatment practices. This study aimed to assess healthcare workers’ knowledge of snakebite management in the Ogooué et des Lacs department of Moyen-Ogooué province in Gabon. Methods From June to August 2023, we conducted a cross-sectional survey targeting all healthcare workers in Ogooué et des Lacs who may be involved in snakebite management. We collected information on prior training, self-perceived knowledge of snakebite management, symptom recognition, clinical management practices, and snake identification. Knowledge was assessed using 10 true/fa...

Loxosceles laeta (Nicolet, 1849) (Araneae, Sicariidae) en Ciudad de Guatemala

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Loxosceles laeta (Nicolet, 1849) (Araneae, Sicariidae) en Ciudad de Guatemala

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In the Guatemalan context, the limited published reports of loxoscelism do not specify the species involved in incidents, highlighting the need to determine the species that inhabit the country. This study involved the hand capture of thirteen live individuals of the genus Loxosceles at the Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia of Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala during April 2024. Four male and nine female individuals of Loxosceles laeta were identified, marking the first synanthropic report of this species in Guatemala. The identification of Loxosceles spiders is crucial for the wellbeing of individuals who suffer bites from these spiders, as it enables the provision of appropriate treatment.

Medina Arellano, Diego. (2024). Loxosceles laeta (Nicolet, 1849) (Araneae, Sicarridae) en Ciudad de Guatemala. Revista Científica del Sistema de Estudios de Postgrado de la Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala. 7. 199-208. 10.36958/sep.v7i2.301.