First report of scorpionism caused by Tityus serrulatus, described by Lutz and Mello, 1922 (Scorpiones, Buthidae), a species non-native to the state of Pará, Brazilian Amazon
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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53: e20190285, 2020. graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract This reports a case of scorpionism caused by Tityus serrulatus. A male adult was stung while unloading bananas at the supply center in Belém, Pará, Brazil. The bananas originated in another state (Bahia) and were brought to Belém by truck. The patient presented with pain, edema, and erythema at the sting site, and was classified as low-risk. The specimen was identified as T. serrulatus and symptomatic treatment and clinical observation were advised. The patient was discharged later without further complications. This is the first known envenomation caused by T. serrulatus, a non-native species to Pará, in the Brazilian Amazon.
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Main subject:
Scorpions
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Scorpion Stings
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2020
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Instituto Butantan/BR
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Universidade Federal do Pará/BR
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