Approach to scorpion stings in pregnancy: A retrospective case series and literature review
Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and 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 +2 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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Incidence and severity of scorpion stings in Algeria [PDF]
Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases, 2012 Scorpion stings are a public health problem in the Maghreb region. In Algeria, epidemiological data were collected over the past twenty years by the Algerian health authorities.
Y Laïd +9 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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Epidemiological study of scorpion stings in Saudi Arabia between 1993 and 1997
Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases, 2003 This investigation evaluated the epidemiological aspects of scorpion stings in different areas of Saudi Arabia. A total of 72,168 cases of scorpion stings recorded in Ministry of Health Medical Centers in 11 selected areas of Saudi Arabia were analyzed ...
M. K. Al-Sadoon, B. M. Jarrar
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Scorpion Stings in Saudi Arabia: An Overview. [PDF]
Acta Biomed, 2021 Alhamoud MA +5 more
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Scorpion envenomation and its management in adults
Sahel Medical Journal, 2013 Background: We describe the epidemiology, clinical features, management, and outcome of adult patients of scorpion envenomation. Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective study involving a total of 40 patients conducted at Narayana Medical College ...
Meriga Rajesh Kumar +4 more
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Evaluation of scorpion sting incidence in turkey
Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases, 2008 Scorpion stings are common in Turkey due to its geographical location, climate and socioeconomic structure. Scorpion envenomation cases are a considerable public health problem in all regions of the country.
O. Ozkan +4 more
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Caracterização dos acidentes escorpiônicos em Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil, 2005 a 2009 Epidemiological study of scorpion stings in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais state, Brazil, 2005-2009 [PDF]
Cadernos de Saúde Pública, 2012 Realizou-se um estudo epidemiológico observacional retrospectivo para caracterizar os acidentes escorpiônicos em Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil, entre 2005 e 2009.
Amanda Duarte Barbosa +6 more
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Risk factors for scorpion stings in the beni mellal province of morocco [PDF]
Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases, 2009 Scorpion stings comprise a serious problem throughout the globe, especially in regions where they are more frequent. In Morocco, Beni Mellal is one of the provinces most affected by this burden.
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