Esteban Gamez-Rivera
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View article: Stroke risk following bee and wasp stings: a systematic review of ischemic and hemorrhagic events
Stroke risk following bee and wasp stings: a systematic review of ischemic and hemorrhagic events Open
Background Each year, approximately 100 million cases of bee and wasp stings are re-ported globally, with the majority resulting in mild reactions. However, in rarer instances, these stings can lead to severe and potentially fatal outcomes…
View article: Cerebrovascular events induced by venomous snake bites: A systematic review
Cerebrovascular events induced by venomous snake bites: A systematic review Open
Snake bites represent a critical public health issue, affecting approximately 2.7 million people globally each year. Around 20 % of snake species are venomous, and their venom contains a complex array of toxins that can cause multi-organ d…
View article: Stroke as a rare complication of scorpion stings: A systematic review and analysis
Stroke as a rare complication of scorpion stings: A systematic review and analysis Open
Approximately 1 million scorpion stings are recorded annually worldwide, resulting in 3000 deaths. Scorpion venom has various effects on the human body, with neurological complications occurring in about 2% of cases. Among these complicati…
View article: Severe Chagas disease in Ecuador: a countrywide geodemographic epidemiological analysis from 2011 to 2021
Severe Chagas disease in Ecuador: a countrywide geodemographic epidemiological analysis from 2011 to 2021 Open
Background Chagas disease is a neglected and often forgotten tropical disease caused by the Trypanosoma cruzi . This parasite can be transmitted through the direct contact of human skin with feces and urine of the triatomine insect. Accord…