Scorpion envenoming in the North of Mali (West Africa): Epidemiological, clinical and therapeutic aspects

Scorpion envenomation remains a poorly known problem in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Mali, where the incidence is high in Northern area of the country (Sahara desert). We conducted a prospective study in two district health centers, Kidal and Tessalit (North-east of Mali), to describe the epi...

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Published in:Toxicon (Oxford) 2011-08, Vol.58 (2), p.154-158
Main Authors: Dabo, A., Golou, G., Traoré, M.S., Diarra, N., Goyffon, M., Doumbo, O.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Age Factors
Androctonus
Animal poisons toxicology. Antivenoms
Animals
Biological and medical sciences
Child
Child, Preschool
Desert Climate
Envenoming
Epidemiology
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Incidence
Kidal
Leiurus
Male
Mali
Mali - epidemiology
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Prospective Studies
Risk Factors
Scorpion stings
Scorpion Stings - epidemiology
Scorpion Stings - mortality
Scorpion Stings - physiopathology
Scorpion Stings - therapy
Scorpion Venoms - poisoning
Scorpions
Severity of Illness Index
Tessalit
Toxicology
Young Adult
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Summary:Scorpion envenomation remains a poorly known problem in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Mali, where the incidence is high in Northern area of the country (Sahara desert). We conducted a prospective study in two district health centers, Kidal and Tessalit (North-east of Mali), to describe the epidemiological, clinical and therapeutic features of scorpion stings. This study consisted of an exhaustive follow-up from admission to discharge of all patients stung by scorpions. Of a total of 282 cases recorded during one year, 207 (73.4%) occurred in Kidal, and the remaining 75 (26.6%) took place in Tessalit. The annual incidence was significantly higher in Tessalit (437 cases/100 000 population/year) than in Kidal (243 cases/100,000 population/year) (p 
ISSN:0041-0101
1879-3150
DOI:10.1016/j.toxicon.2011.05.004