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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, Mahmut Alp Karahan, Nuray Altay, Kazim Akelci, Nagehan Ikiz, Bulent Guzel, Mandeley Wilhelmina Ozer, Haci Durmus Yilmaz   +7 more
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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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Applying Ensemble Ecological Niche Modeling to Identify High Risk Areas for Scorpions' Sting [PDF]

Ecology and Evolution
Scorpion stings are a global health problem, potentially impacting thousands, especially across northern Africa and the Middle East. However, scorpions are comparatively understudied compared to other venomous animals, and little is known about their ...
Anooshe Kafash, Ahmad Ali Hanafi Bojd, Anna Pintor, Marc Grünig, Masoud Yousefi, Gholamreza Hassanpour   +5 more
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Scorpion poisoning in the Acosta and Caripe Counties of Monagas State, Venezuela. part 1: characterization of some epidemiological aspects

Cadernos de Saúde Pública, 1997
Scorpion poisoning was surveyed in Acosta and Caripe counties, located in the Turimiquire subregion of Monagas State, Venezuela, aiming to expand information on stings by characterizing some epidemiological aspects.
De Sousa Leonardo, Parrilla Pedro, Tillero Luis, Valdiviezo Ana, Ledezma Eliades, Jorquera Alicia, Quiroga Mercedes   +6 more
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Epidemiological Characterizations, New Localities, and a Checklist of the Known Scorpions in the Kurdistan Region, Northern Iraq

Journal of Arthropod-Borne Diseases, 2023
Background: Annually, thousands of scorpion stings and rare mortalities are recorded in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. In the present study, we prepared a checklist for the geographical distribution of scorpion fauna composition, new localities data, and
Fenik Sherzad Hussen, Hamid Saeid Kachel, Gzng Hama, Edi Kachal, Masoud Slo, Ihsan Hiwil, Ayoub Ibrahim Ahmed   +6 more
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Spinal Anesthesia Failure Following Wasp Envenomation: A Case Series of Two Patients. [PDF]

Clin Case Rep
ABSTRACT Spinal anesthesia is highly effective, and complete failure in healthy patients is rare. Wasp venom contains neuroactive peptides capable of modifying sodium‐channel function and inducing neuroinflammation, but its impact on neuraxial anesthesia has not been previously reported. We describe two healthy ASA I males who developed complete spinal
Abuzahra A, Maraqah M, Atawneh S, Qawasmi R, Rabaee M, Sweity S, Ewidat O, Riyad N, Mujahed A.   +8 more
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Scorpion sting and blindness: A case report

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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Epidemiological and clinical status of patients with scorpion sting: emergency department of Sina hospital in Tabriz-Iran [PDF]

Journal of Emergency Practice and Trauma, 2017
Objective: Scorpion is one of the world’s most venomous arthropods and every year many people are bitten by it. In Iran, scorpion sting is a common health issue.
kavous Shahsavarinia, Ali Taghizadieh, Amir Ghaffarzad, Amin Shariati, Farzad Rahmani   +4 more
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Scorpion sting: eclampsia [PDF]

BMJ Case Reports, 2012
Scorpion stings are common in many regions of the world, particularly in rural areas. While most of the stings are harmless and tend to be milder, some stings rarely have severe clinical course, including neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory system complications.
Suat, Zengin, Behçet, Al, Mehmet Murat, Oktay, Hasan, Kilic   +3 more
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Occurrence of scorpion sting and associated factors in a highly marginalized municipality in Guerrero, Mexico: A cross-sectional study.

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, Arcadio Morales-Pérez, Elizabeth Nava-Aguilera, Miguel Flores-Moreno, Liliana Morales-Nava, Jaime García-Leyva, Rufino Silva-Domínguez, Antonio Juan Cortés-Guzmán, Ildefonso Fernández-Salas, Neil Andersson   +9 more
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