Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://repo.lib.jfn.ac.lk/ujrr/handle/123456789/9161
Title: White scorpion (hottentotta tamulus) sting induced autonomic hyperactivity and myocardial ischemia in a child
Authors: Pirasahnth, G.
Sathiadas, M.G.
Keywords: White scorpion (Hottentotta tamulus);Jaffna;Sri Lanka;Envenomation;Myocardial ischemia
Issue Date: 2022
Publisher: Jaffna Medical Association
Abstract: Scorpion bite is one of the common emerging toxicological problems in Jaffna peninsula of Northern Sri Lanka. Majority of the patients have an uncomplicated course, but some people may have severe systemic envenomation and life-threatening cardiovascular events. This case report is of a child admitted to Paediatric professorial unit, Teaching Hospital Jaffna following white scorpion (Hottentotta tamulus) bite. Subsequently he developed myocardial ischemia. There was no literature available in paediatric population with myocardial ischemia following sting of Hottentotta tamulus.
URI: http://repo.lib.jfn.ac.lk/ujrr/handle/123456789/9161
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