Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2065433 | Toxicon | 2007 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
We reviewed and analyzed 5-year (1999-2003) surveillance data of scorpion stings in Qassim, Saudi Arabia. A total of 6465 scorpion sting cases were notified. Male-to-female ratio for scorpion stings was 1.9:1. The mean age for cases was 23±17 years and 3079 (47.8%) cases were between the ages of 11 and 30 years. The scorpion stings had a higher incidence in the months of May-October. This information is beneficial for health education and prevention of scorpion sting cases.
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Authors
Saulat Jahan, Abdullah Mohammed Al Saigul, Shamandy Abdul Rahim Hamed,