Epidemiological Survey on Scorpion Sting Envenomation in South-West, Iran
| Author | Hamid Kassiri | en |
| Author | Narges Mohammadzadeh Mahijan | en |
| Author | Zeinab Hasanvand | en |
| Author | Masoomeh Shemshad | en |
| Author | Khadijeh Shemshad | en |
| Issued Date | 2012-10-31 | en |
| Abstract | Background : Scorpion stings cause a serious problem all over the globe. This study aimed to trace the epidemiological profile of scorpion stings and some common clinical symptoms in Dezful County.Materials and Methods : Our work is an analytical cross-sectional study of scorpion stings based on medical files of stung patients referred during 2007- 2008.Results : During 2007-2008, 820 cases were registered. 59.9% of the cases were from rural areas. The stings had the most frequency in spring months, particularly in June, when yearly temperature was favorable.Conclusion : Based on the results of this study, scorpion sting envenomation is of clinical importance in this area. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/ | en |
| URI | https://brieflands.com/journals/zjrms/articles/93275 | en |
| Keyword | Epidemiology | en |
| Keyword | Scorpionism | en |
| Keyword | Iran | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | Epidemiological Survey on Scorpion Sting Envenomation in South-West, Iran | en |
| Type | Brief Report | en |
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