Evaluation of the knowledge of medical personnel about systemic poiso ning after scorpion stings in Paraguay
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Scorpions, Tytyus, Poisoning, ParaguayAbstract
Arachnids are a class of arthropods, within which we can find scorpions. In Paraguay there are a total of 15 species of scorpions in which the genus Tityus is described as one of the main ones. Scorpions are poisonous animals and known to produce substances that are toxic to humans after the sting, however most scorpionism accidents are not lethal, in some cases they cause local pain and only a burning sensation, but there may also be cases in which systemic poisoning occurs. The aim of this study is to determine, by means of a survey, the knowledge of medical personnel about scorpion sting poisoning in Paraguay, and also to determine how many doctors con- fuse this poisoning with other types of stings and/or anaphylaxis, thus using an inadequate prophylaxis that deviates a favorable evolution in its treatment, compromising their health even more.
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