248 ataques de animais peçonhentos já foram registrados em Santarém em 2026; escorpiões e cobras lideram ocorrências
Os ataques de animais peçonhentos continuam preocupando autoridades de saúde em Santarém, no oeste do Pará. Somente nos primeiros cinco meses de 2026, o Hospital Municipal Dr. Alberto Tolentino Sotelo (HMS) registrou 248 atendimentos relacionados a acidentes envolvendo animais venenosos. Os escorpiões lideram as ocorrências, com 103 casos, seguidos pelas cobras, responsáveis por 83 registros. Juntos, os dois tipos de acidentes representam mais de 75% dos atendimentos realizad
Santarém, Pará, has recorded 248 incidents involving venomous animals in the first five months of 2026. Scorpions and snakes are the most frequent culprits, accounting for over 75% of the cases treated at the Municipal Hospital Dr. Alberto Tolentino Sotelo. Other reported incidents include those involving stingrays, spiders, bees, and caterpillars.
Health authorities are urging immediate medical attention for any suspected venomous animal encounters. Specialized antivenom treatments are available at the hospital and should only be administered by medical professionals. Simple first-aid measures like keeping the victim still and washing the wound with soap and water are recommended while awaiting professional help.
The high number of venomous animal attacks highlights a significant public health concern in the region, requiring prompt medical intervention and awareness of preventative measures.
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