Epidemiological and clinical status of patients with scorpion sting: emergency department of Sina hospital in Tabriz-Iran [PDF]
Journal of Emergency Practice and Trauma, 2017 Objective: Scorpion is one of the world’s most venomous arthropods and every year many people are bitten by it. In Iran, scorpion sting is a common health issue.
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Acute myocardial infarction following a hornet sting [PDF]
Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2009 Background. The occurrence of an acute myocardial infarction following a hornet sting has been very rarely reported in the previous literature. Pathogenetic mechanisms include direct action of the venom components on the coronary endothelium and allergic
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Acute bullous hemorrhagic prurigo: a diagnostic challenge, [PDF]
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2020 Insect bites and bite wounds are quite common and most often have mild repercussions in humans. Statistics on the incidence of accidents caused by insects are not available, and the skin reactions after the bites are not always known. The authors present
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Insect Stings and Bites: Teachers’ Knowledge of Prevention and First Aid Treatment regarding Allergies and Anaphylaxis in Primary Schools in Nigeria [PDF]
Journal of Social Behavior and Community Health, 2023 Background: Insects’ stings and bites are common phenomenon among school children in rural areas primarily due to closeness to bushes. Knowledge of teachers on allergies and anaphylaxis due to insect bites and stings is important to promote healthy ...
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Bites and stings in travellers [PDF]
Postgraduate Medical Journal, 1975 Summary As a rule, bites and stings in travellers are merely a nuisance. But it is sensible to be informed about the more serious possibilities which can result. Systemic diseases can be transmitted, the skin lesions from insects can be troublesome and finally, some bites and stings can cause envenoming. Thus, the bather may be harmed by
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Periumbilical Pain with Radiation to Both Legs Following Tarantula Bite; a Case Report
Archives of Academic Emergency Medicine, 2018 Tarantulas have recently become as pets in most parts of the world that increased the probability of encountering emergency physicians with patients hurt with these spiders. Their attacks usually do not cause general manifestation, however there are some
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Efficacy of Concentrated Heat for Treatment of Insect Bites: A Real-world Study
Acta Dermato-Venereologica, 2023 Insect bites that cause itch, pain and swelling are very common. The use of concentrated heat for relief of these symptoms may be a promising approach; however, the scientific evidence for efficacy of hyperthermia treatment is sparse.
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, 2008 IntroductionSnake and spider bites and scorpion stings are rare among British Military Personnelthough cases have been reported in soldiers from other countries. However, in certain areas of the world, they are common causes of death and severe morbidity
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Environmental factors associated with the prevalence of animal bites or stings in patients admitted to an emergency department [PDF]
, 2012 BackgroundEnvironmental factors may affect the prevalence of different animal bites; however, this area has not been well studied. The aim of this study was to report in detail on the categories of animals involved in causing bites or stings, patient ...
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A case of Tinea nigra associated to a bite from a European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus, Leporidae): the role of dermoscopy in diagnosis [PDF]
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2014 We report a case of Tinea nigra in an adolescent living in Itapema, Santa Catarina, Brazil, who presented a hyperchromic macule on the palm of the left hand, close to another erythematous macule caused by a rabbit bite.
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