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Zahedan Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
The Official Journal of Zahedan University of Medical Sciences
e-ISSN 2383-2894
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Epidemiological Survey on Scorpion Sting Envenomation in South-West, Iran
Authors
Hamid Kassiri1, Narges Mohammadzadeh Mahijan2, Zeinab Hasanvand2, Masoomeh Shemshad3, Khadijeh Shemshad1,*
1Department of Medical Entomology and Vector Control, Faculty of Health, Ahwaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahwaz, Iran
2Department, Member of Student Research Committee of Ahwaz, Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahwaz, Iran
3Department of Agricultural Extension and Education, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
*Corresponding Author: Department of Medical Entomology and Vector Control, Faculty of Health, Ahwaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahwaz, Iran Email: khadijehshemshad@gmail.com
Published online:Sep 28, 2012
Article type:Brief Report
Received:May 14, 2012
Accepted:Sep 24, 2012
How to Cite:Kassiri H, Mohammadzadeh Mahijan N, Hasanvand Z, Shemshad M, Shemshad K. Epidemiological Survey on Scorpion Sting Envenomation in South-West, Iran. Zahedan J Res Med Sci. 2012;14(8):e93275. doi:
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.
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