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2307-8960 (online) |
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©The Author(s) 2025. Published by Baishideng Publishing Group Inc. All rights reserved. |
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Baishideng Publishing Group Inc, 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 160, Pleasanton, CA 94566, USA |
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http://www.wjgnet.com |
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Obstetrics & Gynecology |
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Case Report |
| Article Title |
Successful management of third-trimester scorpion envenomation (Parabuthus maximus) in a resource-limited setting: A case report
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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. |
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2026-01-16 03:25 |
| Citation |
Omullo FP. Successful management of third-trimester scorpion envenomation (Parabuthus maximus) in a resource-limited setting: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2026; 14(2): 114762 |
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https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v14/i2/114762.htm |
| DOI |
https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v14.i2.114762 |
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