title: Scorpion envenomation in Michigan: three cases of toxic encounters with poisonous stow-aways.
abstract: Three cases of Centrurid scorpionism are described from the State of Michigan, a geographic area where scorpions are not native to the normal fauna. A discussion of the incidents, signs and symptoms of the envenomations and treatment of the victims is given, along with a review of the toxicology of scorpion envenomation, methods of treatment and prevention.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008824:Michigan; D065008:Scorpion Stings / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy; D012604:Scorpion Venoms / Q000633:toxicity; D012605:Scorpions
chemical_list: D012604:Scorpion Venoms