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Interleukin-1 Receptor-Induced Nitric Oxide Production in the Pancreas Controls Hyperglycemia Caused by Scorpion Envenomation

open access: yesToxins, 2020
Tityus serrulatus causes numerous scorpion envenomation accidents and deaths worldwide. The symptoms vary from local to systemic manifestations, culminating in pulmonary edema and cardiogenic shock.
Mouzarllem B. Reis   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Endocrinological and biochemical changes of scorpionism in children in Upper Egypt

open access: yesTherapeutic Advances in Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2015
Aim: The aim of this study was to determine some endocrinological and biochemical changes of scorpionism in children in Upper Egypt. In addition, it aimed to find any possible relationship between these changes and the severity of scorpionism.
Ahmed E. Ahmed   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Retrospective study of outcome in patients with scorpion sting using prazosin with/without dobutamine

open access: yesAsian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2015
Introduction: Scorpion sting is a major public health problem in India with severe life threatening complications. Toxin can cause autonomic overstimulation leading to hypertension, arrhythmias and pulmonary edema with left ventricular dysfunction ...
L Venugopal
doaj   +1 more source

Plant-Derived Toxin Inhibitors as Potential Candidates to Complement Antivenom Treatment in Snakebite Envenomations

open access: yesFrontiers in Immunology, 2022
Snakebite envenomations (SBEs) are a neglected medical condition of global importance that mainly affect the tropical and subtropical regions. Clinical manifestations include pain, edema, hemorrhage, tissue necrosis, and neurotoxic signs, and may evolve ...
Asenate A. X. Adrião   +16 more
doaj   +1 more source

Reversible atrial fibrillation following Crotalinae envenomation

open access: yesJournal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases, 2017
Background Cardiotoxicity is a documented complication of Crotalinae envenomation. Reported cardiac complications following snake envenomation have included acute myocardial infarction, electrocardiogram abnormalities and arrhythmias.
Dan Quan, Kenneth Zurcher
doaj   +1 more source

Centipede envenomation [PDF]

open access: yesWilderness & Environmental Medicine, 2001
Five episodes of envenomation by centipedes in 2 patients are reported. These arthropods are fast-moving, frightening in appearance to some, and may display aggressive behavior. However, stings from these centipedes, like most found worldwide, caused no serious morbidity or mortality.
S P, Bush   +3 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Parasitoid envenomation alters the Galleria mellonella midgut microbiota and immunity, thereby promoting fungal infection

open access: yesScientific Reports, 2019
Gut bacteria influence the development of different pathologies caused by bacteria, fungi and parasitoids in insects. Wax moth larvae became more susceptible to fungal infections after envenomation by the ectoparasitoid Habrobracon hebetor.
O. Polenogova   +10 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Snakebite in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso: illustration of realities and challenges for care based on a clinical case

open access: yesJournal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases, 2012
We report herein the case of 19-year-old female farmer who suffered a double snakebite on the right foot. After an unsuccessful traditional treatment, she consulted a health center, 48 hours after the bite.
CG Kyelem   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Echocardiography Guided Therapy for Myocarditis after Scorpion Sting Envenomation [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2013
Objective: This study was to evaluate echocardiographic findings and its usefulness in clinical management of patients with scorpion sting envenomation. Material and Methods: A total of 84 consecutive patients were prospectively studied.
Suresh V Sagarad   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Prognosis and long-term outcomes of acute kidney injury due to snake envenomation

open access: yesClinical Kidney Journal, 2019
Background Snakebite is a common occupational hazard in tropical countries. To date, the literature on snakebite-related acute kidney injury (AKI) has been limited by retrospective study designs, lack of uniformity in case definitions of AKI and limited ...
P. Priyamvada   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

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