Myelopathy After Scorpion Sting

Rosenberg, Neil L.; Coull, Bruce M.

doi:10.1001/archneur.1982.00510140061016

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“…5 The venom of some scorpions also contains a number of basic polypeptides and neurotoxins. 6,7 Toxicity in scorpions is variable, even within the same species, and from place to place. It also varies with the size, age and nutrition of the scorpion as well as climatic conditions.…”

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Cardiac Arrest Following Scorpion Envenomation

Dittrich

Ahmed

2002

Ann Saudi Med

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Cardiac Arrest Following Scorpion Envenomation

Dittrich

Ahmed

2002

Ann Saudi Med

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“…9 The venom of some scorpions also contains a number of basic polypeptides and neurotoxins. 10,11 Toxicity in scorpions is variable, even apparently within the same species from place to place. The toxicity of the venom varies with the size, age and nutrition of the scorpion as well as climatic conditions.…”

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Scorpion Sting Syndrome — A Ten Year Experience

1995

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A 10-year retrospective review was undertaken of patients presenting with "scorpion sting" to the Emergency Department of the King Fahad National Guard Hospital in Riyadh. The purpose of the study was 1) to assess the risk of morbidity and mortality following scorpion envenomation in the Riyadh area; 2) to define patient demographics of the study group and identify high risk groups for systemic toxicity; 3) to develop guidelines for patient management. Four hundred and thirty-four cases were studied. Local pain was the primary presenting complaint (92%). Systemic toxicity occurred in 25.6% (n=111). Anxiety-related presentations were the most common systemic symptoms (6%). Hypertension (17%) and/or tachycardia (4%) were the most common systemic signs. Only four patients (<1%) had signs of serious envenomation requiring admission. There were no deaths. The higher risk groups for systemic toxicity were identified as those with age less than eight years or greater than 30 years, with highest risk in those over 50 years, those with history of hypertension or diabetes, and patients with multiple stings. The great majority of patients can be treated with analgesia, local application of ice, and a period of observation dictated by clinical findings. The use of antivenin should be restricted to patients with signs of serious systemic toxicity only. Ann Saudi Med 1995;15(2):148-155.

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“…Envenomation by a scorpion is a considerable health problem in tropical and subtropical areas. [1][2][3][4][5] M. eupeus is a member of the Mesobuthus genus of the family Buthidae. Paresthesia and autonomic dysfunction, such as hypertension, tachycardia, bradycardia, diaphoresis, mydriasis, and hyperthermia, are among the most common signs and symptoms associated with scorpion sting.…”

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Transient ophthalmoplegia following envenomation by the scorpion Mesobuthus eupeus

Sadeghian¹

2003

Neurology

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Myelopathy After Scorpion Sting

Cited by 9 publications

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Cardiac Arrest Following Scorpion Envenomation

Cardiac Arrest Following Scorpion Envenomation

Scorpion Sting Syndrome — A Ten Year Experience

Transient ophthalmoplegia following envenomation by the scorpion Mesobuthus eupeus

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