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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Scorpion fauna and epidemiological aspects of scorpionism in southeastern Iran [PDF]
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine, 2014 Objective: To identify the scorpion fauna and classify the epidemiological aspects of scorpionism in an endemic region, Southeast Iran. Methods: Scorpionism data were collected from health centers and hospitals in Sistan-Baluchestan Province during 2010 ...
Jalil Nejati, Abedin Saghafipour
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Scorpionism at the human–environment interface: an eco-epidemiological synthesis and conceptual framework [PDF]
Frontiers in Public HealthIntroductionScorpion envenomation is a major but persistently under-recognized public health problem in tropical and subtropical regions. Its occurrence arises from complex interactions among climatic, ecological, socioeconomic, and health-system drivers.
Ahmed Karmaoui +2 more
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A profile of scorpionism, including the species of scorpions involved, in the State of Amazonas, Brazil [PDF]
Revista Da Sociedade Brasileira De Medicina Tropical, 2016 : INTRODUCTION This study investigated scorpionism profile in the State of Amazonas, Brazil. METHODS: Data referring to stinging incidents were obtained from the National Databank of Major Causes of Morbidity.
Wanderli Pedro Tadei, Iracilda Sampaio
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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
Leydy Lorena Mendoza-Tobar +3 more
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Scorpionism in Brazil: Space-time approach and risk areas in 2012 to 2024. [PDF]
PLoS Neglected Tropical DiseasesBackgroundScorpionism is a neglected public health problem in Brazil and there is currently a significant increase in the number of cases. In Brazil, the Tityus genus is the biggest cause of accidents and increases the risk of death in children under the
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Scorpionism in Central America, with special reference to the case of Panama [PDF]
Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins Including Tropical Diseases, 2012 Scorpionism in the Americas occurs mainly in Mexico, northern South America and southeast Brazil. This article reviews the local scorpion fauna, available health statistics, and the literature to assess scorpionism in Central America. Notwithstanding its
A Borges, RJ Miranda, JM Pascale
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Scorpionism: a neglected tropical disease with global public health implications [PDF]
Frontiers in Public HealthEsteban Ortiz-Prado, Eduardo Vasconez
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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.
Clara Guerra-Duarte +5 more
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Cardiogenic shock requiring VA-ECMO therapy in scorpionism-induced myocarditis [PDF]
ESC Heart FailureJuan Pablo Ricarte Bratti
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