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Scorpion Stings: Epidemiological, Clinical, and Forensic Medical Evaluation Using University Hospital Data
Huseyin Kafadar1, Neslihan Erin1, Ugur Demir1
1Department of Forensic Medicine, Harran University Hospital, Sanliurfa, Turkey .
Revista Da Sociedade Brasileira De Medicina Tropical
|December 19, 2025
Summary
Scorpion stings in Turkey affect many, particularly young women. Most cases require outpatient care, but awareness and prevention are crucial in high-risk areas like Şanlıurfa.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Toxicology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Scorpion stings represent a significant public health issue in Turkey.
- Şanlıurfa Province, in Southeastern Anatolia, is a high-risk region for scorpion envenomations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the demographic characteristics of scorpion sting victims.
- To investigate the clinical features and treatment modalities for scorpion envenomation.
- To understand the forensic implications of scorpion stings in the region.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 1,041 scorpion envenomation cases.
- Data collected from Şanlıurfa Harran University Hospital Information Management System (June 2019-June 2024).
- Inclusion of demographic profiles, clinical presentations, and treatment details.
Main Results:
- The majority of patients were women (61.47%), with a mean age of 25.61 years.
- The 1-17 age group was most affected (39.38%), with most stings occurring in summer (63.4%).
- Most patients (94.1%) received outpatient treatment; 12% received antivenom, and one fatality occurred.
Conclusions:
- Findings underscore the need for increased public awareness and preventive strategies in high-risk areas.
- Highlights the medical and legal importance of forensic evaluation in scorpion sting cases.
- Emphasizes the necessity of appropriate physician evaluation for scorpion envenomations.
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