[Anti-scorpion control in the governorship of Sidi Bouzid (Tunisia)].
The authors describe the incidence, the clinical aspects and the epidemiology of scorpion poisoning in the area of Sidi Bouzid. They expose and propose public health measures which should diminish the incidence of stings, and the number of hospitalisations and deaths. Improvement of housing and food hygiene, education of the population are essential.
D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011322:Primary Prevention; D011634:Public Health; D065008:Scorpion Stings / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy; D012605:Scorpions; D014416:Tunisia
Lutte anti-scorpionique dans le gouvernorat de Sidi Bouzid (Tunisie).