Abstract

DOCAMPO, Patricia C. Scorpionism: Registration of medical consultations at the National Poison Center: Period 2000-2010. Acta toxicol. argent. [online]. 2014, vol.22, n.1, pp.33-38. ISSN 1851-3743.

The scorpionism is an accidental poisoning produced by the inoculation of the venom of a scorpion, which in Argentina occurs predominantly in urban areas, in the domestic environment or around the human habitat. In our country there are three species of scorpions of medical-health concern: Tityus trivittatus, T. confluens and T. bahiensis. The clinical picture is characterized by severe pain with limited cutaneous and systemic manifestations, can occasionally include death, especially in children. The aim of this publication is to present the consultation in the National Poison Center in the period from January 2000 to December 2010.

Keywords : Scorpions; Tityus; Scorpion antivenom; Scorpionism.