Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Cases
Manuscript ID	114762
Country	Kenya

Category	Obstetrics & Gynecology
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Successful management of third-trimester scorpion envenomation (Parabuthus maximus) in a resource-limited setting: A case report
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Felix Pius Omullo
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Corresponding Author	Felix Pius Omullo, MD, Senior Researcher, Department of Medical Services, Equity Afya Limited, Kanaamkemer, Lodwar 399-30500, Turkana, Kenya. piuskirasia@gmail.com
Key Words	Scorpionism; Pregnancy; Antivenom; Resource-limited; Parabuthus maximus; Case report
Core Tip	Scorpion envenomation in pregnancy triggers a dangerous autonomic storm threatening both mother and fetus. We present a successful case of a multigravida at 36 weeks who developed maternal hypertension/tachycardia and fetal tachycardia after a sting by Parabuthus maximus. This case highlights three critical lessons: (1) Scorpion stings are an obstetric emergency requiring immediate fetal monitoring; (2) Early administration of antivenom is a safe and effective definitive treatment in the third trimester and rapidly reverses both maternal and fetal distress; and (3) A coordinated response between obstetrics, toxicology, and critical care is essential to prevent catastrophic outcomes like placental abruption or fetal demise.
Citation	Omullo FP. Successful management of third-trimester scorpion envenomation (Parabuthus maximus) in a resource-limited setting: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2025; In press

Received	2025-09-28 14:54
Peer-Review Started	2025-09-28 14:54
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Revised	2025-11-11 13:09
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Second Decision by Editor	2025-12-24 02:37
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-12-24 06:18
Articles in Press	2025-12-24 06:18
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