Defibrination syndrome due to scorpion venom poisoning.

Atypical systemic manifestation of scorpion envenomation.

Scorpion bite is common in rural areas of India with self limiting local reaction and pain at envenomation site, however envenomation due to Mesobuthus tamlus (Indian red scorpion) some time have uncommon systemic manifestation like myocarditis, pulmonary edema, pancreatitis, defibrination syndrome, DIC and CNS manifestation due to hemorrhagic infarct, all these systemic manifestation is corrob...

Insulin as an Effective Drug in Scorpion Venom Poisoning

Acute Venom Toxicity Determinations for Five Iranian Vipers and a Scorpion

Background: Poisoning due to the bites and stings of venomous snakes and scorpions is a neglected public health problem, particularly in rural areas. Poor health facilities and inadequate knowledge of health care personnel are the major factors that result in envenomated human victims not receiving adequate care and medical attention. There is a great need for up-to-date and effective healthcar...

Studies on Antivenom Activity of Aristolochia indica Plant Extract Against Red Scorpion Venom by in Vivo and in Vitro Methods

Objective: Mesobuthus tumulus is the most lethal among all poisonous species of scorpion. Aristolochia indica is one of the plants which have long been used in traditional herbal medicine for the treatment of poisoning by animal bites. Hence the study was planned to evaluate the ethanolic extract of Aristolochia indica for the treatment of Mesobuthus tamulus envenoming. Materials and Methods: C...

Viper bite with continuous defibrination despite adequate treatment with antivenom.

A case of envenomation due to viperine snakebite poisoning is presented. Patient showed continuous defibrination, without any other signs of poisoning, which could not be reversed with more than double the usual dose of polyvalent antivenom. This phenomenon could be due to envenomation caused by a snake, probably from Viperidae family, which is not covered by the polyvalent antivenom available ...