Scorpion Stings in Saudi Arabia: An Overview.
Journal
Acta bio-medica : Atenei Parmensis
ISSN: 2531-6745
Titre abrégé: Acta Biomed
Pays: Italy
ID NLM: 101295064
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
02 09 2021
02 09 2021
Historique:
received:
30
03
2021
accepted:
14
06
2021
entrez:
6
9
2021
pubmed:
7
9
2021
medline:
21
9
2021
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Scorpion envenomation is an important cause of morbidity and mortality, especially in children and elderly worldwide. In Saudi Arabia it is an important issue as the climate and the desert terrain are ideal for scorpions' habitat. A literature review of articles on the incidence of scorpion stings in Saudi Arabia. In Saudi Arabia, 28 species of scorpions were identified. Approximately 14,500 scorpion stings are annually reported, with full recovery and low morbidity and mortality rates. The highest risk groups to get envenomated are people living in the desert. And the highest incidence of scorpion stings was during the summer season. The number of scorpion stings in Saudi Arabia is considerable and there were insufficient studies regarding such topic. The aim of this study is to emphasize on the importance of scorpion stings in Saudi Arabia and providing updates regarding scorpion types, clinical presentations, and statistical data.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
Scorpion envenomation is an important cause of morbidity and mortality, especially in children and elderly worldwide. In Saudi Arabia it is an important issue as the climate and the desert terrain are ideal for scorpions' habitat.
METHODS
A literature review of articles on the incidence of scorpion stings in Saudi Arabia.
RESULTS
In Saudi Arabia, 28 species of scorpions were identified. Approximately 14,500 scorpion stings are annually reported, with full recovery and low morbidity and mortality rates. The highest risk groups to get envenomated are people living in the desert. And the highest incidence of scorpion stings was during the summer season.
CONCLUSION
The number of scorpion stings in Saudi Arabia is considerable and there were insufficient studies regarding such topic. The aim of this study is to emphasize on the importance of scorpion stings in Saudi Arabia and providing updates regarding scorpion types, clinical presentations, and statistical data.
Identifiants
pubmed: 34487071
doi: 10.23750/abm.v92i4.11550
pmc: PMC8477104
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
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