Scorpion stings are common in many tropical countries. Although most scorpion stings
cause only localized pain without life-threatening envenoming, about one third of stings …

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 …

Scorpion envenomation is common in the tropical and subtropical regions. It poses a major
public health problem with some patients having serious clinical manifestations and severe …

Scorpion envenomation is an important public health hazard in tropical and sub-tropical
regions. Envenomation by scorpions can result in a wide range of clinical effects, including …

Parenteral administration of horse-and sheep-derived antivenoms constitutes the
cornerstone in the therapy of envenomations induced by animal bites and stings. Depending …

Scorpion stings are currently the leading cause of venom-related injury to humans in Brazil
and are a significant public health problem globally. Only scorpions of the Tityus genus are …

Background Evidence for the benefit of scorpion antivenom, the only specific treatment for
scorpion envenomation, is scarce, despite its common use. We did a prospective …

The autonomic effects of venoms and toxins from several species of scorpions, including the
Indian red scorpion Mesobuthus tamulus, the Chinese scorpion Buthus martensi Karsch and …

The aqueous extracts of 64 plant species, listed as animal-or insect-bite antidotes in old Thai
drug recipes were screened for their activity against fibroblast cell lysis after Heterometrus …

Objective Envenomation by Mesobuthus tamulus scorpion sting can result in serious
cardiovascular effects. Scorpion antivenom is a specific treatment for scorpion sting …