Assessing the burden of Scorpionism: Epidemiological trends and health outcomes in Northwest of Iran.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While only a limited number of scorpion species are classified as dangerous to humans, the potentially life-threatening effects of their stings classify scorpionism as a global health concern. Iran, with its high scorpion diversity, reported more than 63,000 scorpion sting cases in 2023. This study aims to elucidate the epidemiological characteristics of scorpion envenomation in northwest Iran.

Methods

This retrospective descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted over a period of two years (2022-2023) in northwest Iran. The research focused on scorpion sting cases that required treatment at 25 scorpion sting treatment centers (SSTCs) across the East Azerbaijan Province. Data were collected from scorpion sting cases presenting for treatment. Statistical analys

SUBMITTER: Abbasi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12286322 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature