Mesobuthus eupeus scorpionism in Sanliurfa region of Turkey

Abstract

ABSTRACT:The epidemiology and clinical findings of scorpion stings in Sanliurfa region of Turkey, from May to September 2003, were evaluated in this study.Mesobuthus eupeus (M. eupeus) plays a role on 25.8% of the scorpionism cases.This study also showed that intoxications caused by M. eupeus in the southeast of Anatolia region were seen in hot months of the summer, especially on July. Females and people above 15 years old were mostly affected and stung on extremities.Intense pain in the affected area was obse…