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Stroke following scorpion sting

T Chelliah1, M Rajendran, M K Daniel

  • 1Gen Medicine, Madhurai Medical College, Madurai, TamilNadu.

The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
|May 1, 1993
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Scorpion stings can cause severe neurological damage, including stroke. This case highlights a rare instance of cerebrovascular accident following a scorpion sting, leading to significant motor and speech impairments.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Toxicology
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Scorpion stings are a significant public health concern, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions.
  • While systemic envenomation can cause various symptoms, neurological complications are less common but can be severe.
  • Cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs) are a rare but serious complication of scorpion envenomation.