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Scorpion sting nephropathy [PDF]
Scorpion envenomations are ubiquitous, but nephropathy is a rare manifestation, reported mainly from the Middle East and North Africa. Rapid venom redistribution from blood, delayed excretion from the kidneys, direct toxicity of venom enzymes, cytokine release and afferent arteriolar constriction have been seen in experimental animals. Haemoglobinuria,
Viswanathan, Stalin, Prabhu, Chaitanya
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Epidemiology of Scorpion Envenoming in the Prefecture of Figuig, Morocco [PDF]
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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The Role of ProBNP on Prognosis in Scorpion Stings
Introduction-Scorpion stings are a major health problem with potentially fatal consequences. Children under the age of 10 y especially face a great risk. Predicting the prognosis is important in reducing mortality and morbidity because it enables the use
Gullu, UFUK UTKU +5 more
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Complications of Scorpion Stings in Patients Admitted in Afzalipour Hospital in Kerman [PDF]
Background: Scorpion sting is one of the medical health problems in tropical and subtropical regions of Iran. This study deals with the frequency of complications of scorpion sting, in patients referred to Afzalipour Hospital in Kerman.Methods: This ...
shakiba farhadpour +4 more
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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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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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Scorpion Sting Envenomation [PDF]
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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Forecasting and prediction of scorpion sting cases in Biskra province, Algeria, using a seasonal autoregressive integrated moving average model [PDF]
OBJECTIVES The aims of this study were to highlight some epidemiological aspects of scorpion envenomations, to analyse and interpret the available data for Biskra province, Algeria, and to develop a forecasting model for scorpion sting cases in Biskra ...
Schehrazad Selmane, Mohamed L’Hadj
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