Study of scorpion species abundance in cities Aran &amp; Bidgol and Kashan, Isfahan, Iran

Ahmadimarzale, Milad; Sabuhi, Hojatallah; Bidgoli, Mohammad Sabahi; Dehghani, Rouhullah; Hoseindoost, Gholamreza; Mesgari, Leila

doi:10.5958/0974-4576.2017.00054.8

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“…Some scorpion species make nests in the soil with smother patterns and proper physical structures. Thus, they are known as nest makers and diggers [ 6 - 8 ]. Some of them have adapted themselves to be active in or around human residential areas, thereby increasing the probability of their encounters with humans [ 9 ].…”

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Effects of climate variables on the incidence of scorpion stings in Iran for five years

Ghorbani

Mansouri

Baradaran

2021

J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis

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Background: Although scorpionism is recorded worldwide, some regions such as Iran present a higher incidence. Due to the great prevalence of scorpion stings in Khuzestan province, southwestern Iran, the present study examined the relationship between different climate parameters and the scorpion sting rate in this area from April 2010 to March 2015. Methods: In this cross-sectional descriptive-analytical study, we considered all scorpion sting cases recorded in the Department of Infectious Diseases, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences. Data were analyzed using statistics, frequency distribution and Pearson's correlation coefficient. Results: A total of 104,197 cases of scorpion stings was recorded from 2010 to 2015. The cumulative incidence of scorpion sting was 2.23%. The spatial distribution of scorpion stings showed that most cases occurred in the Dehdez district (4,504 scorpion stings/100,000 inhabitants) and the Masjed Soleyman county (4,069 scorpion stings/100,000 inhabitants). A significant association was found between climate factors (temperature, evaporation rate, sunshine duration, humidity, and precipitation) and the scorpion sting rate. An increase in rainfall and humidity coincided with a reduction in scorpion stings whereas an increase in temperature, evaporation, and sunshine duration was accompanied by a growth of scorpion stings. No significant correlation was found between wind velocity/direction and the incidence rate of stings. Moreover, the seasonal peak incidence of scorpion stings was recorded in summer (an average of 8,838 cases) and the lowest incidence was recorded during winter (an average of 1,286 cases). The annual trend of scorpion sting cases decreased during the period from 2010 to 2015. Conclusion: Climate variables can be a good index for predicting the incidence of scorpion stings in endemic regions. Since they occur mostly in the hot season, designing preventive measures in the counties and districts with a high incidence of scorpion stings such as Dehdez and Masjed Soleyman can minimize mortality and other burdens.

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Effects of climate variables on the incidence of scorpion stings in Iran for five years

Ghorbani

Mansouri

Baradaran

2021

J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis

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“…According to the latest revision of the classification of scorpions in Iran, three families of Buthidae (51 species), Scorpionidae (three species) and Hemiscorpiidae (five species) were reported from different parts of the country [ 20 ].The Buthidae family is the largest and most abundant scorpion family in the world. Moreover, members of this family are considered the most dangerous ones [ 28 – 33 ].…”

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Scorpionism by Hemiscorpius spp. in Iran: a review

Dehghani

Kamiabi

Mohammadi

2018

J Venom Anim Toxins Incl Trop Dis

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Scorpions are distributed throughout Iran and the genus Hemiscorpius is particularly important in this region. Hemiscorpius lepturus is the most significant species within the genus in the country. Since scorpionism provoked by Hemiscorpius comprises a medical emergency, the present study is focused on this important issue. In order to perform the present work, a review of the medical and health-related literature was carried out in several databases. The current findings indicate that six species of Hemiscorpius are found in 15 states of Iran, mainly in the south and southwest. Deaths caused by stings were reported only for two species. The morphological characteristics and geographical distribution of H. lepturus in Iran, its venom and the toxic compounds, epidemiologic data and clinical manifestations of envenomation as well as treatment for affected people are herein reviewed and described. H. lepturus venom toxicity differs from other Iranian scorpions regarding duration and severity. Scorpionism is an important public health problem in Iran, especially in southwest and south regions and in urban areas. It is more prevalent in children and young people. H. lepturus venom is primarily a cytotoxic agent and has hemolytic, nephrotoxic and to some extent hepatotoxic activity. The use of polyvalent antivenom to prevent scorpion sting symptoms is recommended. A well-planned health education program might be useful in preventing scorpionism.

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“…Isfahan province: There are 17 scorpion species in this province: 1- Mesobuthus eupeus, 2- Mesobuthus caucasicus, 3 -Mesobuthus phillipsii, 4- Mesobuthus vesiculatus , 5- Androctonus crassicauda, 6- Odotobuthus doriae, 7- Sassanidothus zarudnyi, 8- Compsobuthus matthiesseni, 9 -Compsobuthus kaftani, 10- Ortochirus scrobicolusus, 11 -Orthochirus scrobiculosus, 12 -Orthochirus zagrosensis, 13 -Iranobuthus krali, 14 -Polisius persicus, 15 -Sassanidothus zarudnyi, 16 -Kraepelinia palpator belonging to from Buthidae family and 17 -Scorpio maurus townsendi from Scorpionidae family ( Ahmadimarzale et al., 2017 ; Vignoli et al., 2003 ; Kovařík, 2002 , 2004 ; Kovařík et al., 2011 ; Lowe, 2010 ).…”

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New data on medically important scorpion species of Iran based on seven physiographic areas

Bavani

Jesri

Sarvi

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Study of scorpion species abundance in cities Aran & Bidgol and Kashan, Isfahan, Iran

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Effects of climate variables on the incidence of scorpion stings in Iran for five years

Effects of climate variables on the incidence of scorpion stings in Iran for five years

Scorpionism by Hemiscorpius spp. in Iran: a review

New data on medically important scorpion species of Iran based on seven physiographic areas

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