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  2. Scorpion sting - Wikipedia

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    A scorpion sting is an injury caused by the stinger of a scorpion resulting in the medical condition known as scorpionism, which may vary in severity. The anatomical part of the scorpion that delivers the sting is called a "telson". In typical cases, scorpion stings usually result in pain, paresthesia, and variable swelling.

  3. Deathstalker - Wikipedia

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    The deathstalker is one of the most dangerous species of scorpions. [10] [11] Its venom is a powerful mixture of neurotoxins, with a low lethal dose. [12]While a sting from this scorpion is extraordinarily painful, it normally would not kill a healthy adult human.

  4. Scorpionism in Central America - Wikipedia

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    In the region of South Africa, the deadliest scorpion belongs to the Tityus genus. In India and Mexico, the deadliest scorpions involved in scorpionism are Mesobuthus and Centruroides, respectively. [2] In Central America, most scorpion stings are mildly toxic to humans, however, Panama has reported an incidence of 52 cases per 100,000 people ...

  5. Parabuthus transvaalicus - Wikipedia

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    Parabuthus transvaalicus is a dangerous, medically significant scorpion, which can both sting and spray its kurtoxin venom. [2] The first droplet of venom differs from the rest, and is referred to as "pre-venom". [4] A further potassium channel inhibitor, parabutoxin, has been isolated from the venom of P. transvaalicus. [5]

  6. Himmatrao Bawaskar - Wikipedia

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    He is known for his research on treatment for scorpion stings. Much of his work has been published in the British medical journal The Lancet. He has also conducted research in the fields of snake bites, cardiovascular diseases, and hypothyroidism. In 2022, Bawaskar was awarded India's third highest civil award, the Padma Shri. [1] [2]

  7. Sydney church stabbing a ‘terrorist’ attack say police as ...

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    A city in pain following two stabbing attacks - in pictures 09:05 , Alex Ross Flowers laid outside the Christ The Good Shepherd Church after the bishop was stabbed duirng a service on Monday (REUTERS)

  8. Arthropod bites and stings - Wikipedia

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    Most scorpion stings also cause self-limited pain or paresthesias. Only certain species (from family Buthidae ) inject neurotoxic venom, responsible for most morbidity and mortality. Severe toxic reactions can occur resulting in progressive hemodynamic instability, neuromuscular dysfunction, cardiogenic shock , pulmonary edema , multi-organ ...

  9. Mexico kidnapping — latest: Drug cartel ‘apologises’ for ...

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    An extended version of the letter shared by local media also read: “The Gulf drug cartel Scorpion section decries the attack on 3 March, in which a working [Mexican] mother was killed and four ...