Envenenamento por Tityus stigmurus (Scorpiones; Buthidae) no Estado da Bahia, Brasil

Lira-da-Silva, Rejâne Maria; Amorim, Andréa Monteiro de; Brazil, Tânia Kobler

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“…Paresthesia (17.2%) was the most frequently described symptom in patients registered at Ceatox-PE, followed by edema and erythema (both 2.3%). Envenomation caused by the same scorpion species in Bahia was associated with dormancy as the predominant symptom (30%), followed by edema, erythema (both 17.8%) and paresthesia (15.6%) 6 . Digestive disturbance (vomiting) was the most frequent systematic symptom in accidents caused by T. stigmurus, and its prevalence was higher in Pernambuco than in Bahia 6 .…”

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“…Envenomation caused by the same scorpion species in Bahia was associated with dormancy as the predominant symptom (30%), followed by edema, erythema (both 17.8%) and paresthesia (15.6%) 6 . Digestive disturbance (vomiting) was the most frequent systematic symptom in accidents caused by T. stigmurus, and its prevalence was higher in Pernambuco than in Bahia 6 . Other systematic disorders were rarely reported, except for symptoms that manifested psychologically from fear and agitation.…”

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“…The present study describes the fi rst confi rmed cases, with verifi cation of the specimen, of child death caused by T. stigmurus stings in Pernambuco, and it supports the suggestion of Eickstedt. Tityus stigmurus is widespread in the northeastern region of Brazil 8 , but research based on epidemiological records, clinical aspects and case reports on this scorpion species is limited. Most information is from studies in Bahia, where T. serrulatus causes the most severe envenomation and death 6 . The high frequency of accidents and envenomation that can result in death in children and morbidity in adults justifi es the classifi cation of scorpionism from T. stigmurus stings as an important public health problem in Pernambuco.…”

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“…Of approximately 1,900 known scorpion species in the world 1 , approximately 30 are recognized as potentially dangerous to humans 2 . In South America, scorpions that are dangerous to humans belong to the Buthidae family, particularly those from the genus Tityus CL Koch, 1836 [2][3][4][5][6][7] . Among more than 130 scorpion species described in Brazil 8 , at least 11 harm humans, specifi cally the species Tityus serrulatus Lutz & Mello, 1922), T. bahiensis (Perty, 1833), T. stigmurus (Thorell 1876) and T. obscurus (Lourenço, 2008), which are responsible for serious envenomation or death, particularly in children 9 .…”

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“…Scorpion envenomation from T. stigmurus constitutes a frequent medical emergency and causes major health problems in children less than 15 years of age 3,6,19 . Since the fi rst report of death attributed to T. stigmurus in Recife, State of Pernambuco 3 , …”

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Pediatric epidemiological aspects of scorpionism and report on fatal cases from Tityus stigmurus stings (Scorpiones: Buthidae) in State of Pernambuco, Brazil

Albuquerque

Neto²,

Amorim³

et al. 2013

Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.

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Introduction: Envenomation by scorpion stings is a major public health problem in numerous tropical countries because of its frequent incidence and potential severity. Approximately 1,900 species of scorpions are known in the world, and at least 130 of these have been described in Brazil. Methods: This work reports on 3 child deaths caused by Tityus stigmurus stings and characterizes epidemiological and clinical surveys on pediatric cases of scorpionism recorded in the Centro de Assistência Toxicológica de Pernambuco (Ceatox-PE). Results: Scorpion stings accounted for more than 60% of all cases recorded for venomous animals. The children were from 37 cities of the State of Pernambuco and accounted for 28.8% of the victims treated for scorpion stings, with the highest incidence in the metropolitan area of Recife. Stings occurred throughout the year and slightly increased during the rainy season. Independent of the elapsed time for a prognosis, most cases showed mild symptoms. Three moderate cases that resulted in death featured cardiogenic shock and/or pulmonary edema or severe neurological symptoms. For the fi rst time, death attributed to T. stigmurus was confi rmed by the presence of the scorpion. Conclusions: These results suggest that scorpionism in Pernambuco is a public health problem that needs to be monitored carefully throughout the year by the government.

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Pediatric epidemiological aspects of scorpionism and report on fatal cases from Tityus stigmurus stings (Scorpiones: Buthidae) in State of Pernambuco, Brazil

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Scorpionism and Dangerous Species of Brazil

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Brazil is a country with a large territorial extension (approximately 8.5 million kilometers squared), which is composed of 26 states and a Federal District. The scorpion fauna of Brazil is also quite vast, highlighting the Tityus genus. The species that is considered the most dangerous and that is accounted for the highest number of accidents is Tityus serrulatus. One of the unique features of this species is its ability to reproduce by parthenogenesis, which enabled its rapid proliferation across the country. According to the records of the Ministry of Health, during the years (2000)(2001)(2002)(2003)(2004)(2005)(2006)(2007)(2008)(2009)(2010)(2011)(2012), accidents related to scorpions have increased dramatically all over the country and are recognized as a public health problem by the government. In this period, 482,479 cases of scorpion envenomation have been reported in Brazil, with the occurrence of 749 deaths for a lethal rate of 0.15 %.

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Envenenamento por Tityus stigmurus (Scorpiones; Buthidae) no Estado da Bahia, Brasil

Cited by 52 publications

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Pediatric epidemiological aspects of scorpionism and report on fatal cases from Tityus stigmurus stings (Scorpiones: Buthidae) in State of Pernambuco, Brazil

Pediatric epidemiological aspects of scorpionism and report on fatal cases from Tityus stigmurus stings (Scorpiones: Buthidae) in State of Pernambuco, Brazil

Scorpionism and Dangerous Species of Brazil

Scorpionism and dangerous species of Brazil

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