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A Case of Combat-Related Scorpion Envenomation in Afghanistan

Nicolas Donat, Yannick Masson, Thierry Villevieille, C. Pelletier, Jean-Marie Rousseau, D. Plancade, Jean-Paul Perez, G. Mion

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We report a case of scorpion envenomation occurring during combat in Tagab district, province of Kapisa, Afghanistan. A French soldier was stung by a yellow scorpion (suspected Androctonus australis) and sustained systemic envenomation with hemodynamic and neurological manifestations. We discuss the clinical features, prevention, and management of a scorpion sting.

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We report a case of scorpion envenomation occurring during combat in Tagab district, province of Kapisa, Afghanistan. A French soldier was stung by a yellow scorpion (suspected Androctonus australis) and sustained systemic envenomation with hemodynamic and neurological manifestations. We discuss the clinical features, prevention, and management of a scorpion sting.

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We report a case of scorpion envenomation occurring during combat in Tagab district, province of Kapisa, Afghanistan. A French soldier was stung by a yellow scorpion (suspected Androctonus australis) and sustained systemic envenomation with hemodynamic and neurological manifestations. We discuss the clinical features, prevention, and management of a scorpion sting.

Key concepts: Envenomation, Scorpion, Sting, Medicine, Scorpion Venoms, Dermatology, Venom, Medical emergency

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