A case of combat-related scorpion envenomation in Afghanistan

Mil Med. 2011 Apr;176(4):472-4. doi: 10.7205/milmed-d-10-00387.

Abstract

We report a case of scorpion envenomation occurring during combat in Tagab district, province of Kapisa, Afghanistan. A French soldier was stung by a yellow scorpion (suspected Androctonus australis) and sustained systemic envenomation with hemodynamic and neurological manifestations. We discuss the clinical features, prevention, and management of a scorpion sting.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Afghan Campaign 2001-
  • Animals
  • Bradycardia / etiology
  • France
  • Humans
  • Hypertension / etiology
  • Hypotension / etiology
  • Male
  • Military Personnel*
  • Psychomotor Agitation / etiology
  • Scorpion Stings / complications*
  • Scorpion Stings / drug therapy*
  • Scorpions
  • Tachycardia / etiology