Retrospective clinical and epidemiological analysis of scorpionism at a referral hospital for the treatment of accidents by venomous animals in Alagoas State, Northeast Brazil, 2007-2017 [PDF]
Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo, 2020 Scorpionism has a high incidence rate in Brazil. It is considered a serious public health problem mainly in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. The number of scorpion accidents have increased over the years and the highest frequencies have
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Scorpion envenomation in Brazil: Current scenario and perspectives for containing an increasing health problem. [PDF]
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2023 Opportunistic scorpion species can colonize urban environments, establishing high-density communities that enhance the chances of human accidents.
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Spatiotemporal bayesian modelling of scorpionism and its risk factors in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. [PDF]
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2023 BackgroundScorpion stings in Brazil represent a major public health problem due to their incidence and their potential ability to lead to severe and often fatal clinical outcomes.
Francisco Chiaravalloti-Neto +8 more
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Comparison of the Scorpionism Caused by Centruroides margaritatus, Tityus pachyurus and Tityus n. sp. aff. metuendus Scorpion Venoms in Colombia [PDF]
Toxins, 2021 Among other scorpion species, Colombia has two genera of the Buthidae family Centruroides and Tityus, considered to be dangerous to humans. This research shares scientific knowledge aiming to a better understanding about the pathophysiological effects of
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Scorpionism in Brazil in the years 2000 to 2012 [PDF]
Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases, 2014 Background Scorpionism is a serious public health problem in Brazil. Nationwide epidemiological analyses of scorpion stings are scarce. In this context, the present study aims to provide an epidemiological analysis of accidents involving scorpions in ...
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Immunosuppressive therapies in scorpion envenomation: new perspectives for treatment [PDF]
Frontiers in ToxicologyScorpion envenoming is a relevant and neglected public health problem in some countries. The use of antivenom is widespread in many regions, targeting specific species of scorpions.
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Scorpionism in Pará, Brazil: Clinical assessment of neuromuscular manifestations [PDF]
Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina TropicalBackground: In the western region of Pará (Brazil), the clinical manifestations of scorpionism exhibit unique characteristics, and there is currently no proposal for a quantitative assessment of this condition.
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Scorpion Species with Smaller Body Sizes and Narrower Chelae Have the Highest Venom Potency [PDF]
Toxins, 2022 Scorpionism is a global health concern, with an estimation of over one million annual envenomation cases. Despite this, little is known regarding the drivers of scorpion venom potency.
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Scorpion species of medical importance in the Brazilian Amazon: a review to identify knowledge gaps [PDF]
Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases, 2021 Scorpionism is a relevant medical condition in Brazil. It is responsible for most accidents involving venomous animals in the country, which leads to severe symptoms that can evolve to death. In recent years, an increase of almost 50% in the incidence of
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Amazonian scorpions and scorpionism: integrating toxinological, clinical, and phylogenetic data to combat a human health crisis in the world's most diverse rainfores. [PDF]
J Venom Anim Toxins Incl Trop Dis, 2021 Correspondence: borges.adolfo@gmail.comVenom from Amazonian scorpions of the genus Tityus contains components capable of eliciting a distinct clinical, mostly neurological, syndrome.
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