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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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PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2023 BackgroundScorpion sting is a neglected public health problem, despite a global estimate of 1.2 million scorpion stings and some 3,250 deaths annually.MethodsThis cross-sectional study estimates the occurrence of scorpion stings and identifies associated
Blanca Estela Trinidad-Porfirio +9 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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Scorpion sting envenomation: a neglected tropical disease in the shadow of global health priorities: an urgent call to action [PDF]
BMJ Glob HealthEduardo A. Hernández-Muñoz +7 more
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Scorpion Sting Envenomation [PDF]
The Indian Journal of Pediatrics, 2011 Sir, I read the recent publication on scorpion envenomation with a great interest [1]. Prasad et al. reported the high rate of shock and concluded that “All patients had perspiration and cold extremities [1].” I would like to share my opinion on this topic.
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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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Horizonte Sanitario, 2022 Objective: To evaluate implementation of an educational initiative with elements of Popular Health Education on empowerment and changes in health for prevention of scorpion stings, in women from municipality of Tetecala, Morelos.
Jair Yañez Santaolalla +2 more
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Eurasian Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2022 Aim:This study aimed to compare the serum phospholipase A2, neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR), red cell distribution width (RDW), and mean platelet volume (MPV) levels of patients who presented to our emergency department due to scorpion stings and to ...
İrfan Aydın +4 more
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Journal of Acute Disease, 2014 Objective: To study epidemiologic parameters of scorpion stings in Gotvand County, Southwestern Iran, during 2006–2008. Methods: In this descriptive study, data were collected from health services center's files at Gotvand County.
Hamid Kassiri +3 more
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