Title of article :
A Cause of Hematuria Following Hemiscorpius acanthocercus (Scorpiones: Hemiscorpiidae) Sting in South of Iran
Author/Authors :
Shahi ، Mehran Department of Medical Entomology and Vector Control - School of Public Health and Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Hormozgan Health Institute - Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences , Davoodian ، Parivash Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Hormozgan Health Institute - Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences , Davaridolatabadi ، Nasrin Department of Health Information Technology - Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences , Shahi ، Mehraban Department of Health Information Technology - Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Introduction: A scorpion sting is one of the major medical problems in southern Iran. Hemiscorpius scorpions are the most dangerous species in this area and Hemiscorpius acanthocercus belonging to this genus is distributed in the southern part of Iran. The venom of this scorpion causes pathological changes in the blood and kidney of the victims, which eventually lead to hemolysis and renal failure. Case Presentation: This report describes the occurrence of severe hematuria in a patient within a few hours after the scorpion sting. Conclusions: The present report suggests that more studies are needed to set out a protocol for the management of scorpion stings in high risk areas.
Keywords :
Scorpion Sting , Hematuria , Renal Failure , Hemiscorpius acanthocercus , Iran
Journal title :
Hormozgan Medical Journal
Journal title :
Hormozgan Medical Journal
