Sting, Scorpion
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Basics
Description
- Scorpion venom is neurotoxic:
- Sodium channels opening
- Prolonged firing of neurons
- Autonomic, somatic, and cranial nerve excitation occurs
- Symptoms begin within minutes of bite
- Symptoms persist 1–72 hr
Etiology
- Centruroides species found in Southern US, Mexico, Central America, and Caribbean
- Many other species in Asia, Africa, Israel, South America, and Middle East
Pediatric Considerations
- Can be misdiagnosed as seizures, amphetamine poisoning, or meningitis
- Higher mortality and severity of illness
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Basics
Description
- Scorpion venom is neurotoxic:
- Sodium channels opening
- Prolonged firing of neurons
- Autonomic, somatic, and cranial nerve excitation occurs
- Symptoms begin within minutes of bite
- Symptoms persist 1–72 hr
Etiology
- Centruroides species found in Southern US, Mexico, Central America, and Caribbean
- Many other species in Asia, Africa, Israel, South America, and Middle East
Pediatric Considerations
- Can be misdiagnosed as seizures, amphetamine poisoning, or meningitis
- Higher mortality and severity of illness
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