Evolution of the occurrence of Tityus serrulatus (LUTZ & MELLO, 1992) in the state of Santa Catarina [PDF]
Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical, 2023 Background: Scorpions are a leading cause of envenomation in Brazil. The species Tityus serrulatus is associated with the most severe cases, especially in children.
Taciana Mara da Silva Seemann +5 more
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Back to Tityus serrulatus Lutz & Mello, 1922 (Scorpiones: Buthidae): new comments about an old species [PDF]
Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases, 2022 A synopsis on the historical, geographical and ecological aspects related to the most conspicuous scorpion species of the genus Tityus known from Brazil is proposed.
Wilson R. Lourenço
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First report of scorpionism caused by Tityus serrulatus, described by Lutz and Mello, 1922 (Scorpiones, Buthidae), a species non-native to the state of Pará, Brazilian Amazon [PDF]
Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical, 2020 This reports a case of scorpionism caused by Tityus serrulatus. A male adult was stung while unloading bananas at the supply center in Belém, Pará, Brazil. The bananas originated in another state (Bahia) and were brought to Belém by truck.
Gabriela Góes Costa +5 more
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Proteomic endorsed transcriptomic profiles of venom glands from Tityus obscurus and T. serrulatus scorpions [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2018 Except for the northern region, where the Amazonian black scorpion, T. obscurus, represents the predominant and most medically relevant scorpion species, Tityus serrulatus, the Brazilian yellow scorpion, is widely distributed throughout Brazil, causing ...
Ursula Castro De Oliveira +2 more
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Understanding the complexity of Tityus serrulatus venom: A focus on high molecular weight components [PDF]
Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical DiseasesTityus serrulatus scorpion is responsible for a significant number of envenomings in Brazil, ranging from mild to severe, and in some cases, leading to fatalities. While supportive care is the primary treatment modality, moderate and severe cases require
Isadora Sousa de Oliveira +7 more
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Tityus serrulatus Scorpion Venom Induces Apoptosis in Cervical Cancer Cell Lines [PDF]
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Volume 2019, Issue 1, 2019., 2019 Cervical cancer (CC) is classified as the fourth most common type of cancer in women worldwide and remains a serious public health problem in many underdeveloped countries. Human papillomavirus (HPV), mainly types 16 and 18, has been established as a precursory etiologic agent for this type of cancer.
Emanuelly Bernardes-Oliveira +9 more
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What do we know about some of the most conspicuous scorpion species of the genus
Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases, 2015 In the present study, comments are proposed on historical aspects of the most conspicuous scorpion species of the genus Tityus found in Brazil. Both Tityus bahiensis (Perty) and Tityus serrulatus Lutz & Mello are better known for their infamous ...
Wilson R. Lourenço
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Acidente por Tityus serrulatus e suas implicações epidemiológicas no Rio Grande do Sul [PDF]
Revista de Saúde Pública, 2002 Relata-se o primeiro caso de acidente por escorpião Tityus serrulatus ocorrido em Março de 2001, em Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. Um paciente masculino de 21 anos, ao manipular produtos hortifrutigranjeiros provenientes de outros estados do ...
Torres João Batista +3 more
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Scorpion Venom and the Inflammatory Response [PDF]
Mediators of Inflammation, Volume 2010, Issue 1, 2010., 2010 Scorpion venoms consist of a complex of several toxins that exhibit a wide range of biological properties and actions, as well as chemical compositions, toxicity, and pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic characteristics. These venoms are associated with high morbility and mortality, especially among children. Victims of envenoming by a scorpion suffer a
Vera L. Petricevich, Fulvio D′Acquisto
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Selection of environmental temperature by the yellow scorpion Tityus serrulatus Lutz & Mello, 1922 (Scorpiones, Buthidae) [PDF]
Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases, 2006 The preferred temperature of the yellow scorpion Tityus serrulatus was investigated since its dispersion is a matter of concern. Adult T. serrulatus, weighing 1.24 + 0.20 g (mean + sd) and with a standard length of 59.3 + 2.5 mm, were used.
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