Scorpion sting (Euscorpius, sp.) in Italy and review of scorpionism
Torregiani, F.; La Cavera, C.
Minerva Medica 81(7-8 Suppl): 137-145
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0026-4806 PMID: 2216024 Document Number: 364768
Although they are very common arachnids, the scorpions (Euscorpius, sp.) do not constitute a sanitary problem in Italy, given that their sting determines only local effects. Scorpionism can anyway verify itself following sting exemplaries in Italy with imported gaods or caused by Buthus occitanus, that lives in the south of France. In this review the Authors treat briefly the biology and the toxicology of scorpions, describing the clinical picture of Scorpionism and the relative therapy.