Volume 11, Issue 3 (10-2024)
J Prevent Med 2024, 11(3): 277-290 |
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Ethics code: IR.HUMS.REC.1400.099
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Shahi M, Ghahremani Z, Barahoei H. Survey of scorpions in Khamir County, Southern Iran. J Prevent Med 2024; 11 (3) :277-290
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1- PHD, Toxicology, Department of Medical Entomology & Vector Control, School of Public Health, Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Hormozgan Health Institute, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran
2- MSc, Medical entomology, Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Hormozgan Health Institute, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran
3- PHD, Department of Agronomy and Plant Breeding, Agriculture Institute, Research Institute of Zabol, Zabol, Iran
2- MSc, Medical entomology, Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Hormozgan Health Institute, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran
3- PHD, Department of Agronomy and Plant Breeding, Agriculture Institute, Research Institute of Zabol, Zabol, Iran
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Introduction: Due to its geographical and tropical climate, Khamir County is a very suitable environment for the activity of various scorpion species. Understanding the scorpion species in the region and the complications caused by their stings is necessary to select the appropriate treatment protocol. For this reason, catching and identifying scorpion species in different areas of Khamir County was carried out.
Methods: In a descriptive cross-sectional study, scorpion samples were collected at night using ultraviolet light and by searching during the day from 2021 to the end of spring of 2022. The caught samples were kept in a container with 80% ethanol and labeled. Samples were identified by using valid identification keys and examining the morphological characteristics.
Results: Examination of 191 collected samples in different areas of Khamir identified nine species belonging to two families. Two species with very dangerous and deadly poison, including Hemiscorpius acanthocercus and He. enischnochela, were identified in different areas of this city. Hemiscorpius enischnochela, has a dominant population in Khamir. This species is endemic to this city and has been reported with a very limited distribution in other regions of Hormozgan province.
Conclusion: It is essential to collect and disseminate Scorpionology information in high-risk areas regarding scorpion stings and educate the general public and healthcare personnel to prevent scorpion stings and manage their treatment in terms of scorpion stings.
Methods: In a descriptive cross-sectional study, scorpion samples were collected at night using ultraviolet light and by searching during the day from 2021 to the end of spring of 2022. The caught samples were kept in a container with 80% ethanol and labeled. Samples were identified by using valid identification keys and examining the morphological characteristics.
Results: Examination of 191 collected samples in different areas of Khamir identified nine species belonging to two families. Two species with very dangerous and deadly poison, including Hemiscorpius acanthocercus and He. enischnochela, were identified in different areas of this city. Hemiscorpius enischnochela, has a dominant population in Khamir. This species is endemic to this city and has been reported with a very limited distribution in other regions of Hormozgan province.
Conclusion: It is essential to collect and disseminate Scorpionology information in high-risk areas regarding scorpion stings and educate the general public and healthcare personnel to prevent scorpion stings and manage their treatment in terms of scorpion stings.
Type of Study: Orginal |
Subject:
Medical entomology
Received: 2024/06/6 | Accepted: 2024/09/22 | Published: 2025/05/6
Received: 2024/06/6 | Accepted: 2024/09/22 | Published: 2025/05/6
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