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Lateral medullary syndrome after a scorpion sting [PDF]

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, Tina George, Ajay Kumar Mishra, Pavithra Mannam, I Ramya   +4 more
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Corneal ulceration following periocular scorpion sting: a case report [PDF]

Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection
Background 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, Mahmood Nejabat, Alireza Attar   +2 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, Prasanth A Sagayanathan, Thirunavukarasu Kumanan   +2 more
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Cerebrovascular manifestations following scorpion sting [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Scientific Research, 2016
Scorpion sting is a common clinical problem in Rayalaseema area of Andhra Pradesh State in India. Clilnical presentation of scorpion envenomation can range from mild local pain to systemic manifestations involving almost all systems.
Nataraja P, Naveen Prasad SV, Obulareddy G, Anil Ch, Naveen T, Vengamma B   +5 more
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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, Mohamed L’Hadj, Schehrazad Selmane   +2 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 Reports
Background 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, Okbu Frezgi, Meron Asheber, Lidia Mussie   +3 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, Kristallo Makarona, Zafeiris Fachouris, Iasmi Stathi, Sophia Papadopoulou   +4 more
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Toxic myocarditis following scorpion sting in a child: a case report and pediatric management approach [PDF]

BMC Pediatrics
Introduction and importance Scorpion envenomation is a common issue in tropical regions, with cardiac complications being rare but potentially fatal.
Ali Akbari, Fatemeh Niksefat, Arvin Mirshahi, Forod Salehi   +3 more
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MID-REGIONAL PRO ATRIAL NATRIURETIC PEPTIDE (MR-PROANP) AS A NOVEL BIOMARKER FOR EARLY PREDICTION OF CARDIAC INJURY FOLLOWING SCORPION STING AMONG CHILDREN. [PDF]

The Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences and Applied Toxicology, 2022
Background: Scorpion envenomation represents a vital health problem, especially in children. Scorpion venom causes diverse harmful side effects on different body systems; however, the most serious one is considered the cardiotoxic effect. Aim of the work:
mohammed sarhan, zaki zaki, Eman Mahmoud
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