Coleção de arthropoda de importância médica de um serviço de saúde terciário: insetos não hematófagos e conhecimento da população sobre os acidentes

Abstract

Biological collections play a crucial role in biodiversity conservation and fauna studies. These collections are collections on species diversity and generally include information on new taxa, ecology and geographic distribution. Insect collections are essential to understanding the diversity of this group of organisms, since they constitute one of the largest classes of arthropods. With diverse habits, several species can cause accidents when interacting with humans, through bites, stings or toxic substances, resulting in allergic reactions, inflammation and, in more serious cases, medical complications. The main orders of insects involved in accidents include Coleoptera, Hymenoptera and Lepidoptera, with their specific representatives that present risks in human interactions. The objective of this study was to describe aspects of the bioecology of non-hematophagous insects from the Arthropoda collection of the FMT-HVD, as well as to investigate the knowledge of the population about the accidents caused. The information present on the labels was collected and transcribed into an Excel spreadsheet. The quantity of each specimen was verified at the level of Order, Family, Genus and Species. Maps were created to demonstrate the spatial distribution of the entire collection, using the free MapChart program. A survey of information was also conducted among the population that seeks the FMT-HVD outpatient clinic to assess their knowledge about accidents with insects of medical importance, through an interview, using the RedCap application questionnaire. The results obtained showed that the largest quantity of specimens was in the order Hymenoptera, with a total of 219 (69%). The largest percentage (67.4% (215) of the specimens) was collected in the city of Manaus. The largest number of accidents mentioned in the interviews was caused by insects of the order Hymenoptera, with a percentage of 85% (56). Although 40 (52%) of the interviewees responded that they know how to proceed after an accident, they do not follow what they say and what is recommended by MS. However, around 77% (59) of participants responded that there is a need for campaigns by health authorities to guide the population on ways to prevent and take care of accidents, aiming to reduce the occurrence of accidents involving these insects. Keywords: biological collections, arthropods, distribution, public health.