Scorpion sting in a newborn infant : a case report
Joint Authors
al-Mumani, Tahir
Masadah, Murad
Khidr, Mahir
Amayirah, Wajdi
Source
Journal of the Royal Medical Services
Issue
Vol. 16, Issue 2 (31 Aug. 2009), pp.54-56, 3 p.
Publisher
The Royal Medical Services Jordan Armed Forces
Publication Date
2009-08-31
Country of Publication
Jordan
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Scorpion stings are frequently dealt with in the pediatric units especially in the summer months.
The course of the illness is usually smooth, but in this case report, a rare complication of scorpion sting is presented.
We report a case of necrotising fasciitis as a complication of a scorpion sting in an 18-day-old male neonate who was managed at Princess Haya Hospital in Aqaba in September 2005.
Reports of necrotising fasciitis following scorpion stings are rare.
A presentation of the case with the method of treatment are described and review of the literature are discussed.
This report emphasizes that scorpion sting among neonates should be taken seriously as it may lead to threatening complications.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Amayirah, Wajdi& Khidr, Mahir& al-Mumani, Tahir& Masadah, Murad. 2009. Scorpion sting in a newborn infant : a case report. Journal of the Royal Medical Services،Vol. 16, no. 2, pp.54-56.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Amayirah, Wajdi…[et al.]. Scorpion sting in a newborn infant : a case report. Journal of the Royal Medical Services Vol. 16, no. 2 (Aug. 2009), pp.54-56.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Amayirah, Wajdi& Khidr, Mahir& al-Mumani, Tahir& Masadah, Murad. Scorpion sting in a newborn infant : a case report. Journal of the Royal Medical Services. 2009. Vol. 16, no. 2, pp.54-56.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-119260
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 56
Record ID
BIM-119260
