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.

Bibliographic Details
Published in:Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases
Main Authors: E Biezakala Mudiandambu, T Odio Wobin, C Kabele Ngiefu, R Tati Kinkela, K Mbanzulu Makola
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: SciELO 2012
Subjects:
Arothron hispidus
tetrodotoxin
bioassay
ATPase and AchE enzymatic activities
anticancer activity
Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine
RC955-962
Toxicology. Poisons
RA1190-1270
Zoology
QL1-991
Arctic
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1590/S1678-91992012000400015
https://doaj.org/article/0853283142f64bd19b797d337949bb30
Description
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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