Opportunistic scorpion species can colonize urban environments, establishing high-density
communities that enhance the chances of human accidents. This scenario has been taking …

Scorpions are an ancient and diverse venomous lineage, with over 2200 currently
recognized species. Only a small fraction of scorpion species are considered harmful to …

Scorpion stings are currently the leading cause of venom-related injury to humans in Brazil
and are a significant public health problem globally. Only scorpions of the Tityus genus are …

Scorpionism is a relevant medical condition in Brazil. It is responsible for most accidents
involving venomous animals in the country, which leads to severe symptoms that can evolve …

Background Except for the northern region, where the Amazonian black scorpion, T.
obscurus, represents the predominant and most medically relevant scorpion species, Tityus …

Introduction: accidents with poisonous animals are a common clinical emergency in several
tropical countries, mainly in the fields and rural areas, constituting a public health problem …

Background Scorpion stings are a major public health problem in Brazil, with an increasing
number of registered cases every year. Affecting mostly vulnerable populations, the …

OBJETIVO: analisar a morbidade, mortalidade e letalidade de acordo com a faixa etária e
sexo nos casos de envenenamentos por serpentes, escorpiões e aranhas no Brasil …

In Brazil, the scorpion species responsible for most severe incidents belong to the Tityus
genus and, among this group, T. serrulatus, T. bahiensis, T. stigmurus and T. obscurus are …

Although underreported across the Amazon region, scorpion stings are very prevalent in
some areas and can be potentially life-threatening, especially in children. The most …