Clinical study of Hemiscorpion lepturus in Iran.
Hemiscorpion lepturus (HL) sting accounts for 10-15% of all scorpion stings in south-west Iran. HL toxin is a cytotoxic and fatal venom which may affect any organ system, especially CNS, cardiovascular, skin and blood cells. Surgical excision of the sting site may prevent harmful or fatal consequences. Corticosteroids, adequate hydration, blood transfusion and diuretics may help some severely envenomed patients; some may die from cardio-respiratory arrest or renal failure.
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Department of Internal Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Iran.
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000818:Animals; D001733:Bites and Stings / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D001803:Blood Transfusion; D002319:Cardiovascular System / Q000187:drug effects; D002490:Central Nervous System / Q000187:drug effects; D004232:Diuretics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006417:Hematuria / Q000209:etiology; D006461:Hemolysis / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D007492:Iran; D007962:Leukocytes / Q000187:drug effects; D008297:Male; D012604:Scorpion Venoms / Q000506:poisoning*; D012605:Scorpions; D012867:Skin / Q000187:drug effects
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D004232:Diuretics; D012604:Scorpion Venoms