androctonus crassicauda is the second most frequent causes of scorpion sting in south-west iran. its venom can cause sever pain, autonomic, central nervous system (cns), muscle function disturbances, and death. appropriate medi­cal and nursing cares can lead to complete recovery with no sequel .the majority of scorpion stings are oligosympto­matic, occurring mainly on the hands and feet (about ...

BACKGROUND Scorpion sting is a public health problem in Khuzestan, South-West Iran. The aims of the current study were to monitor the hospitalized children, due to scorpion sting, and releasing more clinical and epidemiologic data related to scorpionism in this Province. METHODS In this retrospective study, the data of scorpion sting victims, among the hospitalized children in Abuzar Children...

Scorpion stings on humans are medically relevant because they may contain toxins that specifically target ion channels. During antivenom production, pharmaceutical companies must use a large number of experimental animals to ensure the antivenom's efficacy according to pharmacopeia methods. Here we present an electrophysiological alternative for the evaluation of horse antivenoms produced again...

introduction: androctonus crassicauda is one of the most dangerous scorpions in the world. this kind of scorpion which is found in tropical regions has been responsible for stinging people which result in dangerous side effects and even death. the study of the effects of this scorpion venom on some laboratory animals can determine the rate of pathological changes in tissue and may help to treat...

background: scorpion sting is a public health problem in khuzestan, south-west iran. the aims of the current study were to monitor the hospitalized children, due to scorpion sting, and releasing more clinical and epidemiologic data related to scorpionism in this province. methods: in this retrospective study, the data of scorpion sting victims, among the hospitalized children in abuzar children...