Antepartum fetal death following a yellow scorpion sting

Scorpion envenomation in pregnant victims has been scarcely studied. We would like to suggest an association between yellow scorpion sting during the third trimester of pregnancy and adverse fetal outcome. The particular deleterious mechanism of scorpion venom has not been elucidated yet.

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Published in:Archives of gynecology and obstetrics 2010-02, Vol.281 (2), p.247-249
Main Authors: Leibenson, Lilach, Leibenson, M., Silberstein, T.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Animals
Case Report
Endocrinology
Fatal Outcome
Female
Fetal Death
Gynecology
Human Genetics
Humans
Insect Bites and Stings - immunology
Male
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Obstetrics/Perinatology/Midwifery
Pregnancy
Scorpion Venoms - metabolism
Scorpion Venoms - toxicity
Scorpions - immunology
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Summary:Scorpion envenomation in pregnant victims has been scarcely studied. We would like to suggest an association between yellow scorpion sting during the third trimester of pregnancy and adverse fetal outcome. The particular deleterious mechanism of scorpion venom has not been elucidated yet.
ISSN:0932-0067
1432-0711
DOI:10.1007/s00404-009-1126-9