Stroke as a rare complication of scorpion stings: A systematic review and analysis [PDF]
Toxicon: XApproximately 1 million scorpion stings are recorded annually worldwide, resulting in 3000 deaths. Scorpion venom has various effects on the human body, with neurological complications occurring in about 2% of cases.
Jorge Vasconez-Gonzalez +6 more
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Epidemiological study of scorpion stings in the Rio Grande do Norte State, Northeastern Brazil. [PDF]
Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo, 2017 This communication is a retrospective epidemiological study of the scorpion sting cases recorded from 2007 to 2014 in the Rio Grande do Norte State, Northeastern Brazil.
Araújo KAM +4 more
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Acute respiratory failure following scorpion stings: Anaphylaxis or severe systemic envenomation?
Southwest Respiratory and Critical Care Chronicles, 2018 Scorpion stings can cause a range of reactions which includes severe systemic envenomation resulting in respiratory failure, cardiovascular collapse, and severe neurologic complications.
Austin Castillo, Pradeep Attaluri
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Designing the Minimum Data Set for National Scorpion Sting Registry in Iran [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Medical SciencesBackground: Scorpion stings are one of the major medical problems in tropical and subtropical regions of underdeveloped countries, causing several complications including severe local skin reactions, renal, neurological, cardiovascular, and respiratory ...
Mehraban Shahi +3 more
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Epidemiology of Scorpion Envenoming in the Prefecture of Figuig, Morocco [PDF]
International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, 2019 Background: Scorpion stings are a public health problem in Morocco. Many studies have been conducted in various geographic locations to explore this problem.
Rida Elyamani +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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Snakebites and scorpion stings in the Brazilian Amazon: identifying research priorities for a largely neglected problem. [PDF]
PLoS Negl Trop Dis, 2015 Envenomings by snakebites and scorpion stings impose a high burden worldwide and result in considerable social and economic impact [1]. It is estimated that snakebite rates are as high as over 1.8 million cases per year, with associated deaths reaching ...
Hui Wen F +10 more
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Epidemiological review of scorpion stings in Qatar. The need for regional management guidelines in emergency departments. [PDF]
Saudi Med J, 2015 Objectives: To review the epidemiology of scorpion sting in Qatar, to explore both the clinical significance, and the role of the emergency department (ED) in the management of such cases.
Alkahlout BH +3 more
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Approach to scorpion stings in pregnancy: A retrospective case series and literature review
Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2018 s: Objective: Scorpion stings remain a serious health problem in many parts of the world. There is very limited information regarding the effects of therapies delivered for scorpion stings in pregnant women on the mother and fetus.
Sinan Ates +7 more
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Emerging options for the management of scorpion stings [PDF]
Drug Design, Development and Therapy, 2012 Jean-Philippe ChippauxUMR 216 (Institute of Research for Development and University Paris Descartes, Sorbonne Paris Cité), Cotonou, Bénin, FranceAbstract: Scorpion stings are common in many tropical countries. Although most scorpion
Chippaux JP
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