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Infectio

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FERNANDES BARBOSA PARRELA, Arthur et al. Scorpion envenomation in Brazil: an update. Infect. [online]. 2022, vol.26, n.2, pp.172-180.  Epub Dec 12, 2021. ISSN 0123-9392.  https://doi.org/10.22354/in.v26i2.1018.

Accidents caused by scorpions represent a major health problem on planet, both in individual terms and in the public health sphere. Morbid events can occur in different manifestations, and different clinical conditions must be differentiated for adequate treatment. In addition to the potential injury to human hosts, scorpion venom has been investigated for the therapy of several illnesses. Based on these aspects, the present article aims to present the clinical, diagnostic, therapeutic and prophylactic aspects of scorpionism.

Keywords : Scorpions; Scorpion Stings; Scorpion Venoms.

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