Ecological and social contexts of scorpion stings in Manaus, the largest metropolis of the Brazilian Amazon

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  Ecological and social contexts of scorpion stings in Manaus, the largest metropolis of the Brazilian Amazon Abstract Scorpion stings remain a significant public health problem in tropical regions, particularly in Brazil, where an estimatied 117,185 cases are reported annually, reflecting a persistent and growing burden on the healthcare system. Globally, more than two million cases occur each year, especially in areas undergoing environmental disturbances such as deforestation and unplanned urbanization. This study investigates the ecological and social contexts of scorpion stings in Manaus, the largest metropolis of the Brazilian Amazon. This qualitative study was conducted at the Dr. Heitor Vieira Dourado Tropical Medicine Foundation (FMT-HVD), a reference center for scorpion stings, between January 2020 and March 2025. Data were collected through clinical questionnaires, in-depth interviews, and household field observations. Thematic analysis was performed using Atlas.ti. Thir...

Overview of the scorpion fauna of Morocco (Arachnida: Scorpiones)

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Overview of the scorpion fauna of Morocco (Arachnida: Scorpiones)

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Morocco hosts one of the most abundant and diverse scorpion faunas in North Africa and the Mediterranean region. This scorpion fauna is notable for marked endemism and medical significance, as it encompasses species confirmed to pose a danger to humans. The present study serves as a synthesis of the knowledge gathered regarding the inventory of this scorpion fauna from previously published works. The current checklist of this scorpion fauna includes 68 species and subspecies distributed across 12 genera and two families.

Touloun, Oulaid & Elmourid, Pr Abdessamad & Bouimeja, Btissam. (2024). Overview of the scorpion fauna of Morocco (Arachnida: Scorpiones). 20. 93-105.