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Insect sting-related envenomation rarely produces seizures. We present a patient with confusion and seizures that began 24 hours after a yellow jacket (wasp) sting. Given the rapid onset and resolution of symptoms, as well as accompanying dermatological and orbital features, and the lack of any infectious or structural abnormalities identified, the ...
Ghulam Abbas, Kharal+2 more
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Diagnostic and Therapeutic Value of Aptamers in Envenomation Cases
It is now more than a century since Albert Calmette from the Institut Pasteur changed the world of envenomation by demonstrating that antibodies raised against animal venoms have the ability to treat human victims of previously fatal bites or stings ...
Steven Ascoët, M. De Waard
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Background and Objectives. Most cases of severe scorpion envenomation occur in children and are associated with significant morbidity and mortality.
Özden Özgür Horoz+8 more
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Epidemiology of scorpion envenomation in the Southeast of Turkey [PDF]
Introduction: The aim of this study was to report the epidemiological features of scorpion envenomation in the southeast of Turkey. Material and methods: In this study, records of 312 patients admitted to emergency department between 2018-2019 due to ...
Erdem Kurt, Rohat Ak
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Snakebite envenomation turns again into a neglected tropical disease!
On June 9th, 2017 WHO categorized snakebite envenomation into the Category A of the Neglected Tropical Diseases. This new situation will allow access to new funding, paving the way for wider and deeper researches.
J. Chippaux
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Scorpion envenomation is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among accidents caused by venomous animals. Major clinical manifestations that precede death after scorpion envenomation include heart failure and pulmonary edema.
M. Reis+17 more
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NT-proBNP in Myocarditis after a Scorpion Sting Envenomation [PDF]
Objective: This study was to evaluate the levels of NT-proBNP in patients with myocarditis which occurred after a scorpion sting envenomation. Material and Methods: A total of 30 patients with scorpion sting envenomation and 21 patients with heart ...
Suresh V Sagarad+5 more
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Background: Sea snakes are venomous snakes found in the warm parts of the Indo-Pacific, including around Australia. Most sea snake envenoming causes myotoxicity, but previous Australian case reports describe neurotoxicity.
Christopher I. Johnston+3 more
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History of present illness: A 49-year-old male presented with a chief complaint of left hand pain after a stingray sting. The patient reported that he was swimming in the ocean in Huntington Beach, California, approximately two hours prior to arrival when a stingray stung him on his left hand. The pain was severe, constant, worse with palpation and was
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Fatal intracranial bleedings in a viper bite: A case report
Viper bite envenomation represents a significant occupational hazard among agricultural workers in India. The viper bite envenomation is usually suspected when a patient presents with predominant local symptoms at the bitten site, including pain ...
Alagarasan Naveen+4 more
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