Scorpion envenomation in pygmies from Democratic Republic of Congo, the example of Pelenge Center, Lomela, DRC

In a survey among the pygmies of central Democratic Republic of Congo, the incidence of scorpion stings seemed very high with a severity greater than expected. Species responsible were not identified. Specific studies are needed to clarify the risk emerging in the equatorial African forest.

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Published inThe journal of venomous animals and toxins including tropical diseases Vol. 18; no. 4; pp. 451 - 454
Main Authors Mudiandambu, B E, Wobin, O T, Ngiefu, K C, Kinkela, T R, Makola, M K
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Centro de Estudos de Venenos e Animais Peçonhentos 01.01.2012
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anticancer activity
Arothron hispidus
ATPase and AchE enzymatic activities
bioassay
tetrodotoxin
TOXICOLOGY
TROPICAL MEDICINE
bioassay
ATPase and AchE enzymatic activities
tetrodotoxin
anticancer activity
Arothron hispidus
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Summary:In a survey among the pygmies of central Democratic Republic of Congo, the incidence of scorpion stings seemed very high with a severity greater than expected. Species responsible were not identified. Specific studies are needed to clarify the risk emerging in the equatorial African forest.
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ISSN:1678-9199
1678-9199
DOI:10.1590/S1678-91992012000400015