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Investigation of Scorpion Stings in Nineveh Province, Northern Iraq, for the Period 2022-2023

Cilt: 9 Sayı: 1 30 Haziran 2025
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Investigation of Scorpion Stings in Nineveh Province, Northern Iraq, for the Period 2022-2023

Öz

Scorpion stings are a challenging health problem in many hot and dry regions worldwide, including Iraq. Although studies on the epidemiology of scorpions in Iraq are rare, the northern areas, especially Nineveh province, have not witnessed comprehensive epidemiological studies related to these poisonous arachnids. This research is the first study in this region, providing detailed information on scorpion stings in Nineveh province during 2022 and 2023. The current study included 327 cases of scorpion stings recorded during 2022 and 2023 in Nineveh province, northern Iraq. Of the recorded cases, 185 (57.56%) were males and 142 (43.42%) were females. The data showed that the age group most exposed to scorpion stings is people aged between 15-49 years, as this group represented 70.34% of the total recorded cases, indicating that the socially and economically active group is most exposed to the risks associated with scorpions. It was also determined that the highest number of scorpion stings occurred in the summer months, highlighting the relationship between high temperatures and increased scorpion activity. These results indicate the need to take preventive and advisory measures directed at the most vulnerable groups, especially during the hot months.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Destekleyen Kurum

There is no funding for this work, all efforts are for the authors only.

Proje Numarası

This manuscript is part of a master's thesis project by the first author and supervised by the second author.

Etik Beyan

Bu çalışma için etik kurul onayı gerekmemektedir.

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Hayvan Bilimi (Diğer)

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Erken Görünüm Tarihi

13 Şubat 2025

Yayımlanma Tarihi

30 Haziran 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

19 Kasım 2024

Kabul Tarihi

4 Şubat 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 9 Sayı: 1

Kaynak Göster

APA
Al-khazalı, A., & Al-jubouri, M. (2025). Investigation of Scorpion Stings in Nineveh Province, Northern Iraq, for the Period 2022-2023. Commagene Journal of Biology, 9(1), 28-32. https://doi.org/10.31594/commagene.1587687
AMA
1.Al-khazalı A, Al-jubouri M. Investigation of Scorpion Stings in Nineveh Province, Northern Iraq, for the Period 2022-2023. Commagene Journal of Biology. 2025;9(1):28-32. doi:10.31594/commagene.1587687
Chicago
Al-khazalı, Azhar, ve Mohammed Al-jubouri. 2025. “Investigation of Scorpion Stings in Nineveh Province, Northern Iraq, for the Period 2022-2023”. Commagene Journal of Biology 9 (1): 28-32. https://doi.org/10.31594/commagene.1587687.
EndNote
Al-khazalı A, Al-jubouri M (01 Haziran 2025) Investigation of Scorpion Stings in Nineveh Province, Northern Iraq, for the Period 2022-2023. Commagene Journal of Biology 9 1 28–32.
IEEE
[1]A. Al-khazalı ve M. Al-jubouri, “Investigation of Scorpion Stings in Nineveh Province, Northern Iraq, for the Period 2022-2023”, Commagene Journal of Biology, c. 9, sy 1, ss. 28–32, Haz. 2025, doi: 10.31594/commagene.1587687.
ISNAD
Al-khazalı, Azhar - Al-jubouri, Mohammed. “Investigation of Scorpion Stings in Nineveh Province, Northern Iraq, for the Period 2022-2023”. Commagene Journal of Biology 9/1 (01 Haziran 2025): 28-32. https://doi.org/10.31594/commagene.1587687.
JAMA
1.Al-khazalı A, Al-jubouri M. Investigation of Scorpion Stings in Nineveh Province, Northern Iraq, for the Period 2022-2023. Commagene Journal of Biology. 2025;9:28–32.
MLA
Al-khazalı, Azhar, ve Mohammed Al-jubouri. “Investigation of Scorpion Stings in Nineveh Province, Northern Iraq, for the Period 2022-2023”. Commagene Journal of Biology, c. 9, sy 1, Haziran 2025, ss. 28-32, doi:10.31594/commagene.1587687.
Vancouver
1.Azhar Al-khazalı, Mohammed Al-jubouri. Investigation of Scorpion Stings in Nineveh Province, Northern Iraq, for the Period 2022-2023. Commagene Journal of Biology. 01 Haziran 2025;9(1):28-32. doi:10.31594/commagene.1587687
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