Injuries caused by fish to fishermen in the Vale do Alto Juruá, Western Brazilian Amazon

Abstract INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to document injuries caused by fish among professional fishermen in the Western Brazilian Amazon. METHODS: We undertook a descriptive, retrospective study, involving 51 professional fishermen, to determine clinical, epidemiological, and therapeutic aspects of their injuries. RESULTS: Among 51 fishermen interviewed, most injuries were due to mandi (Pimelodus spp.), and the hands were the most injured region, resulting in pain and bleeding in all cases. CONCLUSIONS: Our study findings confirm the morbidity of fish-related injuries, and reaffirm the need for relevant information regarding prevention and injury management.

摘要 引言：本研究旨在记录巴西西部亚马逊地区职业渔民所遭受的鱼类致伤事件。方法：本研究为描述性回顾性研究，共纳入51名职业渔民，旨在明确其致伤的临床、流行病学及治疗相关特征。结果：在接受访谈的51名渔民中，多数致伤源为曼迪鱼（mandi，Pimelodus spp.），手部为最易受伤的部位，所有受伤案例均出现疼痛与出血症状。结论：本研究结果证实了鱼类致伤的疾病负担，再次强调了开展相关伤害预防与处置信息宣教的必要性。