Scorpion bite is one of the common emerging toxicological problems in Jaffna peninsula Northern Sri Lanka. Majority patients have an uncomplicated course, but some people may severe systemic envenomation and life-threatening cardiovascular events. This case report a child admitted to Paediatric professorial unit, Teaching Hospital following white scorpion (Hottentotta tamulus) bite. Subsequentl...

Introduction: Scorpion bite is one of the major health problems in most countries. Lordegan is one of the areas where several reports of Scorpion bite occur. The purpose of this study was to describe the epidemiological and demographic characteristics of selected scorpions for preventive measures. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted to collect information about all th...

Death due to poisonous scorpion (Buthidae family) stings is a common event in the developing countries. Scorpion envenoming syndrome results in autonomic storm, release of catecholamines, angiotensin II, glucagon, glucocorticoids, either suppressed insulin secretion or hyperinsulinemia; hyperglycemia, lipolysis – sudden increase in free fatty acids (FFA), acute myocarditis, disseminated intrava...

Scorpions belong to class arachnide and are quite commonly encountered in India. The scorpions venom containing short neurotoxin polypeptides consists of low molecular weight proteins, Which have mechanisms of lethal and paralytic effect. In many tropical and subtropical countries, venoms from medically important scorpion species are still used in the production of anti-venoms to the treatment ...

Venom of the scorpion Leiurus quinquestriatus acts cooperatively with the alkaloids veratridine, aconitine, and batrachotoxin in activating the action potential Na+ ionophore. A small (Mr = 6700), basic (pI approximately 9.8), toxic polypeptide purified approximately 80-fold from this venom by ion exchange chromatography appears homogeneous by gel electrophoresis and isoelectric focusing and, l...

Scorpion envenomation is a life-threatening emergency and a common public health problem in children, especially during summer time in all regions of Turkey. Severe scorpion envenoming is characterized by cardiocirculatory failure which may lead to pulmonary edema. We aimed to evaluate clinical, laboratory, treatment and outcome characteristics for children with scorpion envenomation who requir...

BACKGROUND Scorpion sting resulting in envenomation is a life-threatening emergency and causes serious health problems in tropical and subtropical regions. The aim of this study was to present the epidemiologic and clinical features of 123 cases presenting with symptoms of scorpion poisoning, a cause of preventable mortality and morbidity. METHODS This study retrospectively analyzed the epide...

which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Scorpion sting is a major public health problem in many parts of the world. High prevalence, severity of symptoms and difficulty of treatment are problems of scorpion sting (1). This problem is more prevalent in tropical and subtropical areas. These areas include the North...

BACKGROUND Death caused by scorpion envenoming is a common event in the tropical and subtropical countries including many regions in India. Severe scorpion envenoming causes an autonomic storm producing multi-system organ-failure (MSOF) and death. OBJECTIVES To determine the efficacy of Anti-scorpion venom serum (AScVS) in patients stung by scorpions (Mesobuthus tamulus concanesis Pocock--ear...

Scorpions are among the oldest terrestrial arthropods, which are distributed worldwide, except for Antarctica and some Pacific islands. Scorpion envenomation represents a public health problem in several parts of the world. Mexico harbors the highest diversity of scorpions in the world, including some of the world's medically important scorpion species. The systematics and diversity of Mexican ...