Table 1 Demographic findings of patients envenomed by Tityus obscurus (Gervais, 1843) in two study areas of Pará state, Brazil
Parameters | Eastern (n = 34) | Western (n = 14) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Gender | 0.52 | ||
Male | 17 | 9 | |
Female | 17 | 5 | |
Age (years) | 0.73 | ||
≤ 5 | 1 | 1 | |
6-14 | 4 | 1 | |
≥ 15 | 29 | 12 | |
Md (IQR)* | 31.5 (23–41) | 31.5 (20–50) | |
Site of sting | 0.65 | ||
Upper limbs | 24 | 8 | |
Lower limbs | 8 | 5 | |
Other site | 2 | 1 | |
Time of sting | 0.02 | ||
7 a.m. to 6 p.m. | 25 | 10 | |
7 p.m. to 12 a.m. | 9 | 4 | |
Time elapsed until admission (hours) | 0.83 | ||
< 1 | 22 | 8 | |
2-3 | 5 | 2 | |
3 ≥ | 7 | 4 | |
Md (IQR)* | 1.0 (0.3-2.0) | 1.3 (1.0-3.0) |