Scorpion sting syndrome and acute kidney injury in southwestern Iran

ABSTRACT

Among 24 species of scorpion in Iran, 12 can be found in the Southwestern parts, all of which belonging to the two following families Buthidae such as Mesobuthus Eupetus, Androconus Crassicauda [AC] and scorpionidae such as Hemiscorpious Lepturus or Gadeem. Gadeem may induce local manifestations and/or systemic manifestations alone. Acute hemolysis may lead to acute kidney injury. Another potentially life-threatening scorpion lives in this region is AC with its toxins causing neurotoxic effects. Scorpion sting syndrome is a medical emergency, in the southwestern Iran