Efficacy of species specific anti-scorpion venom serum (AScVS) against severe, serious scorpion stings (Mesobuthus tamulus concanesis Pocock)--an experience from rural hospital in western Maharashtra.

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dc.contributor.authorNatu, V Sen_US
dc.contributor.authorMurthy, R K Ken_US
dc.contributor.authorDeodhar, K Pen_US
dc.date.accessioned2006-04-02en_US
dc.date.accessioned2009-05-31T03:47:36Z
dc.date.available2006-04-02en_US
dc.date.available2009-05-31T03:47:36Z
dc.date.issued2006-04-02en_US
dc.description.abstractBACKGROUND: Death caused by scorpion envenoming is a common event in the tropical and subtropical countries including many regions in India. Severe scorpion envenoming causes an autonomic storm producing multi-system organ-failure (MSOF) and death. OBJECTIVES: To determine the efficacy of Anti-scorpion venom serum (AScVS) in patients stung by scorpions (Mesobuthus tamulus concanesis Pocock--earlier called Buthus tamulus); to compare it with other modalities of therapy and to detect complications, if any, arising out of AScVS treatment. METHODS: Total 48 patients of severe, serious scorpion envenoming syndrome were studied during the period from 1992 to 2002. In 17 patients AScVS was the only mode of treatment. Others had received adjunctive therapy along with AScVS. RESULTS: 47 patients out of 48 scorpion sting victims recovered completely. Recovery period in patients given AScVS (10 hours) was faster than those who received alpha blockers (16-42 hours). No anaphylactic reaction with AScVS was observed. CONCLUSIONS: AScVS is effective and safe method of therapy in severe scorpion envenoming syndrome.en_US
dc.description.affiliationVijayshree Hospital, Ghonsare, Chiplun, Ratnagiri.en_US
dc.identifier.citationNatu VS, Murthy RK, Deodhar KP. Efficacy of species specific anti-scorpion venom serum (AScVS) against severe, serious scorpion stings (Mesobuthus tamulus concanesis Pocock)--an experience from rural hospital in western Maharashtra. Journal of the Association of Physicians of India. 2006 Apr; 54(): 283-7en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/94205
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.source.urihttps://www.japi.orgen_US
dc.subject.meshAdolescenten_US
dc.subject.meshAdrenergic alpha-Antagonists --therapeutic useen_US
dc.subject.meshAdulten_US
dc.subject.meshAnimalsen_US
dc.subject.meshAntivenins --therapeutic useen_US
dc.subject.meshArachnidism --drug therapyen_US
dc.subject.meshCharybdotoxin --poisoningen_US
dc.subject.meshChemotherapy, Adjuvanten_US
dc.subject.meshChilden_US
dc.subject.meshFemaleen_US
dc.subject.meshHospitals, Ruralen_US
dc.subject.meshHumansen_US
dc.subject.meshImmunologic Factors --therapeutic useen_US
dc.subject.meshIndiaen_US
dc.subject.meshMaleen_US
dc.subject.meshMultiple Organ Failure --prevention & controlen_US
dc.subject.meshProspective Studiesen_US
dc.subject.meshScorpionsen_US
dc.subject.meshTime Factorsen_US
dc.subject.meshTreatment Outcomeen_US
dc.titleEfficacy of species specific anti-scorpion venom serum (AScVS) against severe, serious scorpion stings (Mesobuthus tamulus concanesis Pocock)--an experience from rural hospital in western Maharashtra.en_US
dc.typeComparative Studyen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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