About a case of blindness following scorpion envenomation
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Cardiac arrest following scorpion envenomation.
Scorpion stings are a common occurrence in Saudi Arabia. The majority of cases present with local pain at the site of envenomation, and follow a benign clinical course. Severe systemic toxicity and mortality are uncommon. Reported deaths have been attributed to a primary effect of the venom on the cardiovascular system. Toxicity of envenomation varies between species and within the same species...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1678-9199
DOI: 10.1590/s1678-91992012000400020