OBJECTIVES To study the clinical aspects and frequency of scorpion stings in Riyadh region of Saudi Arabia. METHODS Clinical aspects and frequency of scorpion sting cases reporting to 2 referral hospitals in the Riyadh region of Saudi Arabia were analyzed during May 2006 to April 2008. Data on demographic status, date and time of sting, sting site, scorpion color, clinical manifestations, and...

BACKGROUND Specific immunotherapy for hymenoptera venom allergy (venom immunotherapy [VIT]) is safe and effective. The duration of treatment is still open for discussion because there is no reliable routine test to determine the real risk of serious anaphylactic reactions. This prospective study, which spans more than 25 years, was conducted to ensure unlimited protection through continuous VIT...

Background: Jellyfish stings are one of the commonest causes marine animal related injuries in human. Despite mostly being harmless, box jellyfish species can cause major with fatalities or systemic envenoming symptoms. There 15–20 identified to be life-threatening. few reported cases that suggest presence deadly Malaysian coast. However, numbers around Malaysia still under reported. Materials ...

background: the persian gulf is a suitable habitat for various types of marine species. this study was conducted with the aim of determining the epidemiology and clinical findings of injuries inflicted by marine creatures in the persian gulf, south iran. methods: in this retrospective cross-sectional study, medical records of patients with diagnosis of marine animal exposures treated at 6 refer...

Female diurnal velvet-ants are among the insects most strongly protected against predation. These protections include an exceedingly hard and tightly fitting integument, powerful legs rapid running ability, aposematic color, warning stridulation, odor, and, famously, legendarily stings. Small to medium-sized were rarely injured or killed in tests potential predators. Velvet-ant stings painful, ...

BACKGROUND Jellyfish stings are a common occurrence among ocean goers worldwide with an estimated 150 million envenomations annually. Fatalities and hospitalizations occur annually, particularly in the Indo-Pacific regions. A new topical jellyfish sting inhibitor based on the mucous coating of the clown fish prevents 85% of jellyfish stings in laboratory settings. The field effectiveness is unk...

BACKGROUND Scorpion stings are a major public health problem in Brazil, with an increasing number of registered cases every year. Affecting mostly vulnerable populations, the phenomenon is not well described and is considered a neglected disease. In Brazil, the use of anti-venom formulations is provided free of charge. The associate scorpion sting case is subject to compulsory reporting. This p...

Myocardial infarction as a result of wasp stings is a rare manifestation of acute coronary syndromes. It has been ascribed to kounis syndrome or allergic angina whose triggers include mast cell degranulation leading to coronary vasospasm and/or local plaque destabilisation. Its exact pathophysiology is still not clearly defined. We present a case of an acute coronary syndrome as a consequence o...

Wasp sting is a relatively common arthropod assault, but is sometimes fatal because of anaphylaxis. Rhabdomyolysis is a serious condition, with destruction of striated muscles, and can be induced by various causes such as drugs, heart attacks, CRASH syndrome, and viper bites. Mass envenomation by multiple wasp stings can also cause rhabdomyolysis followed by acute renal failure, although it is ...