Epidemiological survey on scorpion sting envenomation in south-west, Iran

ABSTRACT

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. Our work is an analytical cross-sectional study of scorpion stings based on medical files of stung patients referred during 2007- 2008. 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. Based on the results of this study, scorpion sting envenomation is of clinical importance in this area.