Transient ischemic attack after Mesobuthus gibbosus envenomation
Abstract
Endometriosis Mesobuthus gibbosus is a medically important venomous scorpion in western of Turkey which causes significant morbidity. Envenoming of this species scorpion results with varying degrees of local symptoms and clinically important systemic effects. This case describes an authenticated first case of transient ischemic attack in a 68 year-old-woman following envenoming by M. gibbosus in Turkey.
Keywords: Scorpion, Envenomation, Emergency department
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English
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Publication Date
January 13, 2015
Submission Date
January 26, 2015
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Year 2015 Volume: 2 Number: 1