Scorpion sting and blindness: A case report [PDF]
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2023 Scorpion stings are one of the most common envenomations seen in the world. Rarely scorpion stings are known to cause a stroke. We report a case of a 60-year-old male, who presented with an unknown bite over the right middle finger which the patient ...
Pradeep Ravi, Balamurugesan Kandan
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Demographic and epidemiological characteristics of scorpion envenomation and daily forecasting of scorpion sting counts in Touggourt, Algeria [PDF]
Epidemiology and Health, 2020 OBJECTIVES This study was conducted to provide better insights into the demographic and epidemiological characteristics of scorpion envenomation in an endemic area in Algeria and to identify the model that best predicted daily scorpion sting counts ...
Kaouthar Boubekeur +2 more
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Reconstruction of a massive defect of the neck after a scorpion sting: A case report [PDF]
Trauma Case Reports, 2022 Introduction: Cutaneous traumas from scorpion sting envenomation are rare in European countries. Regarding Greece, Euscorpius sicanus' complex is the most widespread scorpion species. The venom of these small dark brown arthropods, which shelter in woods,
Eirini Nikolaidou +4 more
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Life threatening scorpion sting on adult complicated by: acute toxic myocarditis, cardiogenic shock, pulmonary edema, acute kidney injury and toxic hepatitis: a case report [PDF]
Journal of Medical Case ReportsBackground Occurrence of life-threatening scorpion sting in adults is a rare entity compared with children. Different cases of organ failure following scorpion sting have been reported but complications, such as acute toxic myocarditis, cardiogenic shock,
Filmon Tesfay +3 more
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Corneal ulceration following periocular scorpion sting: a case report [PDF]
Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and InfectionBackground Scorpion envenomation, a prevalent medical emergency in rural areas, demands immediate attention due to its potential severity. While ocular manifestations are uncommon, they can lead to significant complications such as corneal ulceration. We
Mohammad Shiravani +2 more
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Toxic myocarditis following scorpion sting in a child: a case report and pediatric management approach [PDF]
BMC PediatricsIntroduction and importance Scorpion envenomation is a common issue in tropical regions, with cardiac complications being rare but potentially fatal.
Ali Akbari +3 more
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Lateral medullary syndrome after a scorpion sting
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2017 Scorpion bites are a common problem in Southern parts of India. The sting of Mesobuthus tamulus belonging to the Buthidae family is known for being fatal.
Vineeth Varghese Thomas +4 more
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Blistering skin lesion: A new observation of (white scorpion) sting [PDF]
SAGE Open Medical Case Reports, 2019 White scorpion ( Hottentotta tamulus ) stings are an emerging health hazard in northern Sri Lanka and are increasingly recognized particularly during the last decade.
Pirasath Selladurai +2 more
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Assessing the burden of Scorpionism: Epidemiological trends and health outcomes in Northwest of Iran. [PDF]
PLoS Neglected Tropical DiseasesBackgroundWhile only a limited number of scorpion species are classified as dangerous to humans, the potentially life-threatening effects of their stings classify scorpionism as a global health concern.
Madineh Abbasi +11 more
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Demographics of Scorpion Sting in Iran; a Cross Sectional Study [PDF]
Archives of Academic Emergency Medicine, 2017 Introduction:Â Scorpion sting is an important public health problem in some countries, including Iran. This study aimed to describe the demographics of a large number of these victims in some endemic areas of Iran.
Babak Mahshidfar +7 more
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