2011
DOI: 10.1590/s1678-91992011000200004
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Abstract: Abstract:The available Razi Institute antivenom is still, empirically, used by intramuscular (IM) administration for the treatment of scorpion stings in humans by six medically dangerous species including Hemiscorpius lepturus (H. lepturus). The aim of this study was to assess the neutralizing ability and effectiveness of the antivenom in inhibiting hemoglobinuria, biochemical changes, increased microalbuminuria and urinary lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) following H. lepturus sting. Simultaneous intramuscular adm… Show more

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“…Resolving this controversy is somewhat difficult and requires further research in other areas. Second, it was previously reported that kidney impairment or failure due to scorpion envenoming, especially in the case of H. lepturus is one of the early symptoms and the scorpion venom is toxic (6,(15)(16)(17). While in the present study, kidney problems were present only in patients with blood cell lysis and hemoglobinuria.…”
Section: Discussioncontrasting
confidence: 49%
“…Resolving this controversy is somewhat difficult and requires further research in other areas. Second, it was previously reported that kidney impairment or failure due to scorpion envenoming, especially in the case of H. lepturus is one of the early symptoms and the scorpion venom is toxic (6,(15)(16)(17). While in the present study, kidney problems were present only in patients with blood cell lysis and hemoglobinuria.…”
Section: Discussioncontrasting
confidence: 49%
“…The epidemiological data and results of studies on experimental animals showed that the chance of preventing the occurrence and progress of systemic signs increases significantly when antivenom is administrated early. If any systemic signs or symptoms are observed in victims, it is recommended the intravenous administration of antivenom [ 115 117 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Scorpions are potentially fatal venomous arthropods with nocturnal habits that rest in shelters during the day. Their venoms – composed of low-molecular-weight neurotoxic peptides with lethal and crippling effects – are injected into the victims via a sharp sting at the end of their tails [ 3 , 4 ]. Most scorpion venoms destroy red blood cells and cause painful swelling at the sting site [ 3 , 5 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%