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PLoS ONE, 2022 Scorpion envenomation is a significant public health concern in São Paulo, Brazil, and its incidence and mortality have increased in recent decades. The present study analyzed documented scorpion envenomation notifications from 2008 to 2018 throughout ...
Alec Brian Lacerda +7 more
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Experimental Bothrops atrox envenomation: Efficacy of antivenom therapy and the combination of Bothrops antivenom with dexamethasone. [PDF]
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2017 Bothrops atrox snakes are the leading cause of snake bites in Northern Brazil. The venom of this snake is not included in the antigen pool used to obtain the Bothrops antivenom. There are discrepancies in reports on the effectiveness of this antivenom to
Gabriella Neves Leal Santos Barreto +7 more
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Epidemiological and clinical characteristics of scorpionism in Shiraz (2012-2016); development of a clinical severity grading for Iranian scorpion envenomation [PDF]
Medical Journal of The Islamic Republic of Iran, 2017 Background: Scorpionism is a public health problem in some provinces in Iran. The present study aimed to assess the clinical manifestations of scorpion envenomation in Shiraz and determine a clinical severity grading for Iranian scorpion envenomation in ...
Dehghani, R. +2 more
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Toxins, 2016 Snakebite remains a neglected medical problem of the developing world with up to 125,000 deaths each year despite more than a century of calls to improve snakebite prevention and care.
Matthew Lewin +3 more
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Scorpion envenomation-associated myocarditis: A systematic review
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2023 Background Scorpion envenomation is associated with several complications. One of the most serious complications is the cardiac involvement in the form of myocarditis that remains the main reason for mortalities associated with scorpion envenomation. The
Reza Fereidooni +7 more
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PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2023 Opportunistic scorpion species can colonize urban environments, establishing high-density communities that enhance the chances of human accidents.
C. Guerra-Duarte +5 more
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Journal of Toxicology, 2023 Background Scorpion stings may be life-threatening since their venoms are comprised of a wide range of toxins and other bioactive molecules, such as enzymes.
V. Gunas +6 more
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Toxins, 2022 Snakebite envenoming is a pathological condition which may occur in response to the injection of venom. Snake venoms contain a complex mixture of biologically active molecules which are responsible for a broad spectrum of clinical manifestations, ranging
D. Résière, H. Mehdaoui, R. Neviere
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An update on epidemiology and management practices of Scorpion envenomation in India
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2022 Introduction: Scorpion envenomation is a life-threatening condition, particularly for children. Therefore, it is essential for primary care health providers to suspect, identify, and manage this condition early to prevent death and minimize morbidity ...
Rakesh Kumar
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Neurological and Systemic Manifestations of Severe Scorpion Envenomation
Cureus, 2021 Scorpion envenomation is a life-threatening toxicological emergency and considered as a major public health problem, especially in endemic regions (India, Africa, Latin America); it is generally characterized by low resources and tropical or subtropical ...
D. Godoy +4 more
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